This revision of Patents for Chemists is a layman's guide to the basic principles, technicalities, and socioeconomic aspects of patents, particularly in the fields of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. The author has completely updated and expanded the book, adding three chapters on the patenting of pharmaceuticals and biotechnological inventions and incorporating all recent developments, particularly changes in U.S. law. From reviews of Patents for Chemists : "Not only informative and current but quite entertaining. I recommend it highly to anyone who has even a slight interest in patents."-- Journal of the American Chemical Society. "The subject matter is clearly presented; it is packed with information and has a good glossary."-- The Pharmaceutical Journal. "An excellent book for anyone interested in patents."-- International Review of Industrial Property & Copyright Law.