Download or read book The Perfection of the Paper Clip written by James Ward and published by Atria Books. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change the way you look at office supplies forever with this wonderfully enlightening and quirky exploration of the fascinating backstories of everyday objects, such as the humble and perfectly designed paper clip and the utilitarian, irreplaceable pencil. How many of humanity’s brightest ideas started out on a scrap of paper or in the margins of a notebook? In a delightfully witty and fresh voice, James Ward—cofounder of the Boring Conference and collector of the arcane—explores the secret histories of deskbound supplies, from pencils to fluorescent ink, and the gleaming reams of white paper we all take for granted, encouraging a deeper appreciation and fascination for the things that surround us each day. In the spirit of The Evolution of Useful Things and A History of the World in 100 Objects, Ward transforms the mundane into remarkable stories of invention, discovery, and even awe. The Perfection of the Paper Clip is “a hugely entertaining experience for the reader…this engaging book is an absolute must” (Booklist).

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Download or read book Talal Abu Ghazaleh Dictionary of Patent Terms written by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization and published by Al Manhal. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: يتضمن المعجم الجديد نحو عشرين ألف كلمة ومصطلح ومن بينها محورالجدل المستمر حول فكرة البراءة ومشروعيتها وتطبيقها ومحاور أخرى حول البراءات الخضراء ومحاور الفكر وحوكمة البراءات وإدارة محافظ البراءات، وتحليل المعلومات المتصلة بالبراءات وتدقيق البراءات، إضافة إلى محور أساسي يتضمن أبرز الجرائم الخاصة بالبراءات وآخر للتقاضي والتحكيم بالنزاعات حول البراءات. The new Dictionary contains around 20 thousand words and terms, including a section on continuous controversy over the concept of patent, its legitimacy and application. It also comprises other sections regarding green patents, patent governance, patent portfolio management, analysis of information related to patents and patent audit, as well as a crucial section including the most prominent crimes concerning patents and another section on litigation and arbitration of patent disputes. Descriptor(s): SUBJECT DICTIONARIES | PATENTS | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | PROPERTY RIGHTS | INDUSTRIAL LEGISLATION | LEGAL PROTECTION

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