Conclusion

Implementation of at least some of the processes suggested in this chapter can assist in improving business and increasing the value of the intellectual property portfolio. Different industries, including those based on nanotechnology, will have short-, mid-, and long-term technology and business objectives. Accordingly, the patenting objectives for different aspects of nanotechnology can differ for different industry uses. Every business can extract extra revenue from its business knowledge base by strengthening and building on its patentable assets. It is difficult to act on all of these criteria to define a patenting policy, but implementation of at least some of these processes can assist in improving business and increasing the value of your patents.