The Handbook of Nanotechnology deals with the most controversial issues associated with the commercial application of nanotechnology: intellectual property and patents, financing and legal concerns, regulatory measures particularly in the field of nanomedicine, and environmental regulations. It provides comprehensive coverage of the state of nanotechnology in relation to these subjects, as well as a thorough analysis of the activity by policy makers, regulators, and intellectual property advocates that will impact funding and the commercial viability of nanotech products. The book ends with a set of guideposts readers can follow in their due diligence of the business and legal issues pertaining to the technology.