STRATEGIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF INNOVATION

Patinnova '90 was the first European congress to deal with patent and innovation matters. It focused on how to promote innovation and accelerate the spread of new technologies by means of the patent system. Its objective was to improve general awareness of the economic and marketing importance of the patent system. The 30 contributions, written by leading experts in the field of patents and innovation, address the following issues: protection and filing policies, the role of patent attorneys and other patent consultants in filing and protection strategies, patent-assisted marketing of inven- tions from research institutions, patent disputes and litigations, etc.