Jeffrey R. Stone

The First-to-File Patent System is Coming - Optimize Your System Now

On March 16, 2013, the "first-to-file" provisions of the America Invents Act ("AIA"), will take effect, replacing the current first-to-invent system. Here we provide specific recommendations to optimize protection of your...more

2/11/2013 - America Invents Act First-to-File First-to-Invent Inventions Patent Applications Patents Post-Grant Review Prior Art