title: Perspectives in patent law: overview, careers, and controversies.
abstract: This paper is directed to scientists and engineers who wish to learn more about careers in patent law. It presents an overview of the patent process along with a description of the various roles of individuals and institutions involved. Finally, the paper briefly discusses a few of the more controversial issues in the patent law field today.
authors: Hollingsworth & Funk, LLC, Minneapolis, MN 55425, USA. cdavis@hfiplaw.com
authors: Clara
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authors: Davis
mesh_terms: D001698:Biomedical Engineering / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002322:Career Mobility; D033241:Lawyers; D010330:Patents as Topic / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States