For many knowledge-intensive or technology-based start-up companies, the professional management of intellectual property (IP) is critically important. In fact, IP may be the main asset by which the value of a young company is determined and on which decisions to invest in the company are based – and so IP needs to be considered very early in the planning process. The Commercialising Intellectual Property series of ebooks provides a detailed grounding for innovators and researchers. The second ebook in the series, "Patenting Your Innovation: The Process", covers the patenting process at national and international levels, as well patent searching. It also looks in detail at the patent specification, explaining key information. ABOUT THE AUTHOR John P. McManus is an American author and professor specializing in contemporary military history. He teaches history at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he has established himself as a recognized expert on World War II, particularly the European front and the U.S. Army.
