In spite of massive financial commitments to GreenTech made across the continent, Europe is currently behind when it comes to patenting green technologies. Based on first-hand experience, Christian Köster provides practical tips and strategies for drafting, filing and litigating patents in green technologies. Key Features:Provides step-by-step guidance on the various parts of a patent documentAddresses common challenges with practical techniques for tackling issuesProposes ways to emphasize the green character of the invention being patentedHighlights actual and planned investments across Europe directed at cleaner and more sustainable economies This must-have guide is an essential resource for in-house counsel, engineers and start-ups involved in developing, patenting and investing in emerging green technologies.
Christian Köster, European and German Patent Attorney, Unified Patent Court Litigator, Germany
Contents Preface 1 What is green? (technological areas) 2 Claims 3 Claim language 4 Novel contribution 5 Inventive contribution 6 Industrially applicable and technical contribution 7 Claim categories 8 Infringement scenarios 9 Know your ideas inside out (description) 10 Advertisement (abstract) 11 Territorial scope: Europe as a whole 12 Territorial scope: Individual member states 13 Territorial scope: non-member states 14 Filing strategies 15 GreenTech patent litigation 16 The numbers (statistics) 17 Investments and returns 18 Global resources for GreenTech patenting 19 Concluding remarks on GreenTech patenting
‘For companies investing in GreenTech, this book provides actionable insights to secure intellectual property, enhance competitiveness, and unlock new business opportunities in Europe’s rapidly evolving sustainable technology sector. It is an indispensable resource for those aiming to align innovation with SDGs and achieve long-term business growth.’