CHAPTER 9WORKING WITH YOUR ATTORNEY: NINE STEPS TO A BETTER UTILITY PATENT

Byron V. Olsen

Mr. Olsen is an assistant general counsel at Monsanto. His work is concentrated on global patent strategy development, including due diligence efforts in Monsanto acquisitions, complex licensing arrangements, and international technology transfer.

He is currently involved in the oversight of intellectual property efforts in China as well as enabling technologies. He has worked on intellectual property–related matters since 1985.

As a patent attorney, the one who hopes to aid you in the process of getting your patent drafted, defended, and allowed, I want to talk to you about what I need from you and what you need to do for me, perhaps even if I do not ask. ...

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