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GreenTech Patenting in Europe: A Practical Guide to Drafting, Filing and Litigating [Kõva köide]

  • Formaat: Hardback, 136 pages, kõrgus x laius: 216x138 mm
  • Sari: Elgar Practical Guides
  • Ilmumisaeg: 17-Mar-2026
  • Kirjastus: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1035383047
  • ISBN-13: 9781035383047
  • Formaat: Hardback, 136 pages, kõrgus x laius: 216x138 mm
  • Sari: Elgar Practical Guides
  • Ilmumisaeg: 17-Mar-2026
  • Kirjastus: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1035383047
  • ISBN-13: 9781035383047
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 document Addresses common challenges with practical techniques for tackling issues Proposes ways to emphasize the green character of the invention being patented Highlights 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.

Arvustused

For companies investing in GreenTech, this book provides actionable insights to secure intellectual property, enhance competitiveness, and unlock new business opportunities in Europes rapidly evolving sustainable technology sector. It is an indispensable resource for those aiming to align innovation with SDGs and achieve long-term business growth. -- Ryoichi Sugihara, Kaneka Corporation, Japan Dr. Kösters book on GreenTech Patenting in Europe provides a comprehensive guide to patenting green tech inventions in Europe, addressing the requirements of European patent law as well as the unique technologies that make up green tech, and providing valuable tips throughout. -- Dorothy R. Auth, Davis Graham LLP, USA As someone who has worked closely with Christian Köster and also with global companies developing green and sustainable technologies, I have found that Christians approach to GreenTech Patenting in Europe provides clear, concrete advice on drafting, filing, and litigating patents in this fast-moving field. Christians guidance is immediately usable - whether youre preparing a patent application, managing a portfolio, or planning for enforcement. For practitioners and in-house teams alike, this book will be a trusted and timely resource.' -- Cary Levitt, Patent Attorney, USA As patent practitioners, we find ourselves covering a wide range of technologies in many jurisdictions. Dr. Kösters new book will be a valuable resource for us in understanding the unique aspects of GreenTech patenting and finding the optimal path for protection of our clients interests in Europe.' -- Daniel Kligler, Meitar Patents, Israel

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
Christian Köster, European and German Patent Attorney, Unified Patent Court Litigator, Germany