67k views 760 items Embed. List of the top publishing companies in the world, listed by their prominence with corporate logos when available. This list of major publishing companies includes the largest and most profitable publishing houses, corporations, agencies, vendors and firms in the world.
Patent Law Research Guide. This guide focuses on one area of intellectual property law, patent law, and provides an introduction to key resources for conducting patent law research at Georgetown.
What is a Patent? A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention â a product or process that provides a new way of doing something, or that offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides patent owners with protection for their inventions. Protection is granted for a limited period, generally 20 years. Why are patents necessary?