Adding a dog to your life is exciting, but it also comes with questions that even experienced dog owners may need help with. Coaching Cards for New Dog Parents contains 50 illustrated cards that cover the topics every new dog owner needs to know, from picking the best dog for your lifestyle, selecting the right food, dealing with issues like separation anxiety and knowing when to take your dog to the vet. With help from Dr Marlena Lopez BSc DVM, you can learn how to be the best carer for your fluffy friend.

Congressional interest in patent reform has increased as the patent system becomes more significant to U.S. industry. Patent ownership is perceived as an incentive to the technological advancement that leads to economic growth. Yet, this augmented attention to patents has been accompanied by persistent concerns about the fairness and effectiveness of the current system. Several studies, including those by the National Academy of Sciences and the Federal Trade Commission, recommended reform of the patent system to address perceived deficiencies in the operation of the patent regime. This book provides an overview of current patent reform issues including a summary of the structure of the current patent system and the role of patents in innovation policy. Also discussed are patent quality, the high costs of patent litigation, international harmonisation, and speculation in patents, which have motivated the reform proposals.