Written by a team of experts in patent law and engineering, Patent Law for Scientists and Engineers provides a substantive introduction to patent law for engineers, scientists, and decision makers involved in the patenting process. The book explains the underlying motivations and policies of the patent right, the importance of the patent right in industry, and the conceptual framework of the modern United States patent system. Against this backdrop, the patent prosecution process is explained with particular attention paid to potential pitfalls for the uninitiated. This book is also suitable for use as a textbook for undergraduate or graduate level engineering, science, or business courses in intellectual property law or business management.