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The Handbook of Nanotechnology
Business, Policy, and Intellectual Property Law
John C. Miller (Author), Ruben Serrato (Author), Jose Miguel Represas-Cardenas (Author), Griffith Kundahl (Author)
9780471666950, Wiley
Hardback, published 9 November 2004
384 pages, Photos: 0 B&W, 0 Color; Drawings: 0 B&W, 0 Color; Tables: 0 B&W, 0 Color
23.4 x 16 x 3.1 cm, 0.583 kg
In the first attempt to fully explore the controversial issues associated with the commercial application of nanotechnology, you'll find a thorough analysis of intellectual property and patents, financing and legal concerns, regulatory measures particularly in the field of nanomedicine, and environmental regulations. The authors include a set of guideposts you can follow in your due diligence of the business and legal issues pertaining to the technology.
Acknowledgments. Foreword. Introduction. Part I: Introduction to Nanotechnology. Chapter 1: Understanding Nanotechnology. Chapter 2: The Industrial Structure Giving Rise to Nanotechnology. Part II: Nanotechnology Policy and Regulation. Chapter 3: Societal and Ethical Implications. Chapter 4: Environmental Regulation. Chapter 5: The Patent and Trademark Office. Chapter 6: FDA Regulation. Chapter 7: National Security and Export Controls. Chapter 8: Federal Funding. Chapter 9: Conclusions. Part III: Nanotechnology Business. Chapter 10: Starting a Nanotech Company. Chapter 11: Business Plans and Strategy. Chapter 12: Early Stage Financing. Chapter 13: Intellectual Property. Chapter 14: Corporate Partnering and Globalization. Chapter 15: Consolidation and Standardization. Chapter 16: Exit Opportunities. Chapter 17: Conclusions. Notes. About the Authors. Index.
Subject Areas: Mechanical engineering & materials [TG]
