How Long to Read American Patent Law

By Robert P. Merges

How Long Does it Take to Read American Patent Law?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 12 minutes to read American Patent Law by Robert P. Merges

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Students and established scholars of intellectual property law often look for historical context when trying to understand the development and present-day contours of IP rules and systems. American Patent Law supplies this context, offering readers a comprehensive account of the evolution of the US patent system and patent doctrine beginning in 1790. From the technologies for harvesting wood and shoemaking in the earliest periods to computer software and biotechnology of the present, each chapter of the book covers the characteristic technologies of each historical era. The book also describes how businesspeople in each era acquired and enforced patents and used patents as the foundation of various business arrangements. This book is a landmark in the history of technologies, the US patent system, and the way private actors have deployed patents across American history.

How long is American Patent Law?

American Patent Law by Robert P. Merges is 537 pages long, and a total of 138,009 words.

This makes it 181% the length of the average book. It also has 169% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read American Patent Law Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 34 minutes to read American Patent Law aloud.

What Reading Level is American Patent Law?

American Patent Law is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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