The Handbook of Nanotechnology : Business, Policy, and Intellectual Property Law.
Title:
The Handbook of Nanotechnology : Business, Policy, and Intellectual Property Law.
Author:
Miller, John C.
ISBN:
9780471699910
Personal Author:
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (384 pages)
Contents:
THE HANDBOOK OF NANOTECHNOLOGY Business, Policy, and Intellectual Property Law -- Contents -- 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.
Abstract:
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.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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