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1028586
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b782956
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Boucher, Patrick M.
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| Title & Author
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Nanotechnology : : legal aspects /\ Patrick M. Boucher.
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| Publication Statement
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Boca Raton, FL :: CRC Press,, ©2008.
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| Series Statement
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Perspectives in nanotechnology
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xxi, 250 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm.
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| ISBN
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1420053477
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: 9781420053470
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Series foreword -- Author -- Introduction -- I: Protection -- Patents -- 1: Introduction -- Monopoly powers -- Licensing arrangements -- Discussion -- 2: Patentability requirements -- Structure of a patent -- Patentable subject matter -- Prior art -- Obviousness and scale factors -- Recap -- Discussion -- 3: Riding the patent office pony -- Current state of the US Patent Office -- Classification of nanotechnology patent applications -- Security review and secrecy orders -- Examination -- Appeals -- Special applications -- Discussion -- 4: Infringement issues -- Patent trolls -- Willful infringement -- Evaluating claim scope -- Opinions of counsel -- Designing around patents -- Reexamination of patents -- Declaratory judgments -- Patent thickets -- Assessment -- Discussion -- 5: Nanotech patents outside the United States -- Paris convention -- Patent cooperation treaty -- Discussion -- Copyrights -- 1: Introduction -- Discussion -- 2: Copyright requirements -- Fixation -- Originality -- Creativity -- Scope of copyright -- Fair use -- Where nanotechnology fits -- Discussion -- 3: Nanotech creations as artistic works -- Conventional art -- Nanosized sculpture -- Architectural works -- Literary works -- Musical works -- Discussion -- Integrated circuit topographies -- Discussion -- Trade secrets -- 1: What is a trade secret? -- 2: Patent or trade secret? -- 3: Remedies -- Discussion -- Ownership of nanotech intellectual property -- Nature of property -- 2: Joint ownership -- 3: Assignment obligations -- 4: Government interests -- Discussion -- Notes -- II: Regulation -- Delegation of power to agencies -- 1: Regulatory agencies -- 2: Rulemaking -- 3: Use of information by agencies -- 4: Information quality -- Discussion -- Examples of regulation of nanotechnology -- 1: Health and safety regulations -- US food and drug administration -- Center for biologics evaluation and research -- Center for devices and radiological health -- Center for drug evaluation and research -- Center for food safety and applied nutrition -- Center for veterinary medicine -- National center for toxicological research -- Classification of medical products -- Discussion -- 2: Environmental regulations -- Nanotechnology and the environment -- Discussion -- 3: Regulation of exports -- Classification -- Export administration regulations -- Fundamental research exclusion -- International traffic in arms regulations -- Office of foreign asset control -- Discussion -- Political and judicial control over agency action -- Political control by the legislature -- Political control by the executive -- Judicial control -- Discussion -- Notes -- III: Liability -- Introduction -- 1: Should scientists be held responsible for the use of their creations? -- Application of civil and criminal laws -- Importance of context -- Discussion -- Civil liability -- 1: Application of negligence to nanotechnology -- Duty and breach of duty -- Causation -- Damages -- Defenses -- Synopsis -- Discussion -- 2: Strict liability for nanotechnology products -- Risks associated with nanoparticles -- Concept of strict liability -- Learned intermediaries -- Conclusion -- Discussion -- 3: Warranty -- Express warranty -- Implied warranty of merchantability -- Implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose -- Disclaimer -- Discussion -- 4: Class actions -- Class-action criteria -- Certification -- Class-action settlements -- Underlying causes of action -- Regulatory role of class actions -- Attorney fees -- Discussion -- 5: Nanotechnology business organizations -- Corporations -- Piercing the corporate veil -- Derivative actions -- Discussion -- Criminal liability -- 1: Crimes using nanotechnology -- 2: Definition of crimes -- 3: Corporate criminal liability -- 4: Example: Application of US sentencing guidelines to nanotechnology crimes -- 5: International trends -- 6: Prevention and detection of crimes using nanotechnology -- Discussion -- Notes -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Index.
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| Abstract
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From the Publisher: Existing laws have a generality that permits them to be applied to nanotechnology, but eventually it will be necessary to generate legislation targeted to issues specific to nanotechnology. As nanotechnology continues to develop into commercially viable products, legal doctrines are increasingly likely to play an important role in protecting intellectual property, facilitating financial transactions, and handling health, safety, and environmental issues. Nanotechnology: Legal Aspects provides thorough, yet comprehensible overview of different legal doctrines that are relevant to nanotechnology and explains how they may apply in the development, commercialization, and use of nano-products. The book is divided into three parts that correspond to the different phases in the lifecycle of nano-products: Protection, Regulation, and Liability. The in-depth coverage of these topics in a single source sets this work apart from others at the interface of law and nanoscience. Accessible to those without specific training in either nanotechnology or law. Nanotechnology: Legal Aspects offers a reader-friendly and affordable alternative that appeals to nano-aware audiences as well as legal professionals, students, and scientists who wish to build a greater understanding of the legal aspects of nanotechnology.
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Nanostructured materials industry-- Law and legislation-- United States.
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Nanostructured materials industry-- Law and legislation.
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Gesetzgebung
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Nanostructured materials industry-- Law and legislation-- United States.
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Nanostructured materials industry-- Law and legislation.
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Nanotechnologie
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United States.
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USA
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USA.
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| Dewey Classification
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343/.0786205
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| LC Classification
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K3924.H54B66 2008
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| NLM classification
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KN114.9.N3B683 2008moys
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ZN 3700rvk
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