title: [Patents and innovations. Definitions--modes of action].
abstract: The author presents the various methods available for the doctor to protect and exploit his inventions or technological discoveries. In the medical field, as in other fields, there are three titles of industrial property: patent, registered model and trademark. The modalities of each of these titles are explained. Based on the his own experience, the author presents advice concerning the use of patents, contracts and the choice of industrial partners.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, Plastique, Reconstructice et Esthétique, Hôpital R.T. Laennec, Quimper.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Lodde
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D010330:Patents as Topic / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence
vernacular_title: Brevets et innovations. Définitions--modes d'emploi.