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100 1 _aHarness, Charles L.,
_d1915-2005
245 1 4 _aThe Professional Approach
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Analog September 1962.
500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-15
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Professional Approach" by Charles L. Harness and Theodore L. Thomas is a fictional narrative revolving around the intricacies and challenges faced by a patent attorney, set in the early to mid-20th century. The book explores the technical tribulations of patent law through the lens of its protagonist, Carl Saddle, as he navigates the unpredictable nature of inventors and their creations while working for the eminent Helix Spardleton. The central topic focuses on patent prosecution and the complex interplay between scientific innovation and legal frameworks. In the story, Carl Saddle is presented with an extraordinary invention known as "Tearproof Paper," developed by chemist Henry Callahan. This invention, distinguished by its incredible strength and flexibility, holds immense potential for commercial applications. However, as Saddle rushes to file a patent application to secure their claim amidst competing interests, he faces various hurdles including incomplete data and unpredictable outcomes. Despite enthusiastic analysis and hopes for success, a pivotal moment arises during a licensing meeting where the paper's integrity is unexpectedly compromised, revealing its limitations due to moisture sensitivity. This revelation forces Saddle and his mentor Spardleton to confront the harsh realities of innovation and patent law, underscoring the unpredictable nature of both invention and legal advocacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aInventions -- Fiction
700 1 _aThomas, Theodore L.,
_d1920-2005
700 1 _aSchoenherr, John,
_d1935-2010
830 0 _aProduced from Analog September 1962.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23872
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