Arthur S. Cookfair & Thomas T. Gordon 
Patent Fundamentals for Scientists and Engineers [PDF ebook] 

The most significant overhaul of the U.S. patent laws in decades occurred with the recent passage of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA). Understanding the law that dictates what a patent is and how a patent is obtained and enforced, and the recent changes through statute or case law litigation presents unique challenges. This third edition o