This book is written by a group of authors who are specialists in some of the more important legal disciplines associated with the field, with practical experience of matters such as patent prosecution, licensing, and litigation strategy, and by people with a thorough knowledge of funding for technology. There is separate introductory material for those who are unfamiliar with the subject matter. For readers who do not have ready access to legislation, a disk containing basic statutory and E.C. material is provided. This book is a useful guide to lawyers, patent agents, licensing executives, university liaison offices, commercial advisers to charities, and others dealing with the funding, protection and exploitation of rights in the field of technology.