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MBHB Snippets: Review of Developments in Intellectual Property Law - Spring 2013 - Volume 11, Issue 2: Comments on New AIA Rules

by Cole Richter, Donald Zuhn | McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on 5/14/2013

On March 16, 2013, the final (and most significant) portion of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) took effect, and the United States broke from a first-to-invent regime to a first-inventor-to-file (FITF) regime. Of...more

Capital Infusion - May 2013: A New Day for Patents

by Jon Finger, Rani Hauth Guerra, J. Atwood Jeter, Robert Johnston III, David McLean | Patton Boggs LLP on 5/10/2013

As of March 16, 2013, all the provisions of the Leahy-Smith American Invents Act (“AIA”) have become effective. The AIA creates a new patent system for the United States with important ramifications for all technology...more

America Invents Act Makes Significant Changes to U.S. Patent Law

by John Stephens | Sedgwick LLP on 5/7/2013

March 16, 2013, marked the beginning of “first-inventor-to-file,” the backbone of the new U.S. patent system under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA). The AIA is the most comprehensive review of American patent law...more

AIA Impact on Start Up Capital [Video]

by Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. on 4/15/2013

An important consideration following the implementation of the America Invents Act is how will the law will affect capital raises for critical start-ups and emerging companies. In this video, Robert Greene Sterne, a founding...more

The New Age Of Patent Enforcement In The United States: The Brave New World Post-AIA Is NOT First To File – It IS Post Grant...

by Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC on 4/10/2013

Sure, First-to-File is new here, but the rest of the world has been dealing with it forever and the sky has not fallen on technological innovation elsewhere. And it won’t fall on it here either under a First-to-File system....more

AIA Impact on University Innovation and Tech Transfer [Video]

by Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. on 4/10/2013

With the new First-Inventor-to-File system, the America Invents Act of 2012 has ushered in a particular set of challenges for universities and technology centers. Historically, these institutions wait to file patent...more

A Cautionary Tale for Patent Applicants

by Antoinette F. Konski | Foley & Lardner LLP on 4/5/2013

When should a patent application be filed? Should it be filed prior to submission of a manuscript or abstract for peer-review or just prior to publication? In highly competitive technologies, it is prudent to file as soon as...more

Patent Reform — First to File is Finally Here

by Russell Selmont | Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 3/27/2013

As of March 16, 2013, the USPTO officially switched to the first-to-file system—from the first-to-invent system that had previously been a hallmark of U.S. patent law. Part of the America Invents Act, which was enacted...more

Intellectual Property LEGAL NEWS - March 22, 2013 • Volume 1, Number 2

by Joan Ellis, Chris Mitchell, H. Jonathan Redway | Dickinson Wright on 3/25/2013

In This Issue: - AMERICA INVENTS ACT FINAL IMPLEMENTATION: FROM FIRST-TO-INVENT TO FIRST-TO-FILE: The America Invents Act (“AIA”), which went into effect September 16, 2011, introduces some of the most...more

Preserving First-to-Invent Status Under the America Invents Act

by Courtenay C. Brinckerhoff | Foley & Lardner LLP on 3/19/2013

Now that the first-inventor-to-file provisions of the America Invents Act (AIA) have taken effect, stakeholders should understand how to preserve the first-to-invent status of patent applications that were filed before March...more

Intellectual Property Litigation Alert: Post-Grant Review And Inter-Partes Review Are New Alternatives To Federal Litigation

by David Axtell, Katherine Moerke | Leonard, Street and Deinard on 3/15/2013

In September 2011, the America Invents Act (AIA) reformed the United States patent statutes. One of the most significant reforms is the change from a "first-to-invent" system to a "first-inventor-to-file" system for new...more

USPTO Finalizes "First Inventor to File" Rules

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 2/26/2013

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) finalized the rules of practice implementing the "first inventor to file" provision of the America Invents Act (AIA). The rules take effect March 16, 2013. The "first...more

Consider Taking These Actions Before March 16, 2013, The Effective Date of New U.S. Patent Laws

by Ronald Ventola, Stephenie Yeung | Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP on 2/25/2013

Eighteen months after enactment of patent reform via the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, important new provisions of U.S. patent law will become effective on March 16, 2013. Inventors, their employers, and other owners of...more

Maximizing the Effect of Patent Applications as Prior Art Under the AIA

by Courtenay C. Brinckerhoff | Foley & Lardner LLP on 2/22/2013

Now that we are less than one month away from implementation of the First-Inventor-To-File provisions of the America Invents Act (AIA), stakeholders are considering whether to file new patent applications now, to secure...more

Take a Proactive Approach to Patents in View of Patent Reform

by Emily E. Harris | Davis Brown Law Firm on 2/17/2013

The U.S. Patent Act defines the circumstances in which the federal government may issue patents. Until recently, our patent laws had not been significantly updated since 1952, the year that patents were issued for the PEZ...more

First Inventor to File System Dictates Changes in Patent Filing Strategies

by Louis DePaul, Amardeep (Sonny) Grewal, Marc Kaufman | Reed Smith on 2/15/2013

One of the most significant provisions of the recently enacted America Invents Act (AIA), the change from a "first to invent" system to a "first inventor to file" system, will go into effect March 16, 2013. Currently, the...more

From “First to Invent” to “First Inventor to File”

by Martha Engel | Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 2/15/2013

One month from tomorrow, the most significant change to U.S. patent law in recent history will go into effect. Since 1790, when the first patent act was signed into law, the U.S. patent system has been a “first to invent”...more

The America Invents Act: All Grown Up in 2013

by Sandra Thompson, PhD | Buchalter Nemer on 2/14/2013

The America Invents Act (AIA), which was commonly referred to as the “patent reform bill,” was signed into law in 2011, rolled out in 2012 and 2013, and business owners are still wondering what, if anything, it means to them....more

USPTO Issues First-Inventor-to-File Examination Guidelines and Final Rule

by Donald Zuhn | McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on 2/14/2013

In a press release issued earlier today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced that examination guidelines and the final rule for implementing the first-inventor-to-file (FITF) provisions of the Leahy-Smith America...more

March 15 and March 18 - Two Important Dates to Make a Note Of

by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &... on 2/14/2013

On March 16, 2013, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is changing from a First-to-Invent system to a First-Inventor-to-File system under the America Invents Act for all patent applications that have a priority date...more

Preparing for the Final Phase of the America Invents Act Going Into Effect March 16, 2013

by Grantland Drutchas, Donald Zuhn | McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on 2/12/2013

The final phase of the America Invents Act (AIA) takes effect on March 16, 2013. This means that any patent application filed in the U.S. on or after that date, which, at any time during its pendency, contains a claim that is...more

Important Patent Law Changes

by Daniel Chapman | Jackson Walker on 2/12/2013

The most significant changes in U.S. patent law since 1790 apply to patent applications filed after March 15, 2013. If you have any new inventions or improvements on old inventions that you are considering patenting, or...more

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

by Jeffrey R. Stone | Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 2/11/2013

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

Significant Provisions of the America Invents Act Set to Take Effect in March

by Robert Johnston III | Patton Boggs LLP on 2/7/2013

The final and most significant changes under the Leahy-Smith American Invents Act (AIA) will become effective on March 16. This Client Alert explains what should be considered before and after that date. U.S. Goes From a...more

Are You Ready for First-to-File Patent Priority?

by Charles Forlidas, Douglas Johnson, Stephen Stark | Miller & Martin PLLC on 2/5/2013

Patent attorneys are expecting a flurry of patent filing activity by March 15, 2013. This is because under the American Invents Act, U.S. Patent Laws will change on March 16, 2013 and the U.S. will convert to a first-to-file...more

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MBHB Snippets: Review of Developments in Intellectual Property Law - Spring 2013 - Volume 11, Issue 2: Comments on New AIA Rules

Capital Infusion - May 2013: A New Day for Patents

America Invents Act Makes Significant Changes to U.S. Patent Law

AIA Impact on Start Up Capital [Video]

The New Age Of Patent Enforcement In The United States: The Brave New World Post-AIA Is NOT First To File – It IS Post Grant...

AIA Impact on University Innovation and Tech Transfer [Video]

A Cautionary Tale for Patent Applicants

Patent Reform — First to File is Finally Here

Intellectual Property LEGAL NEWS - March 22, 2013 • Volume 1, Number 2

Preserving First-to-Invent Status Under the America Invents Act

Intellectual Property Litigation Alert: Post-Grant Review And Inter-Partes Review Are New Alternatives To Federal Litigation

USPTO Finalizes "First Inventor to File" Rules

Consider Taking These Actions Before March 16, 2013, The Effective Date of New U.S. Patent Laws

Maximizing the Effect of Patent Applications as Prior Art Under the AIA

Take a Proactive Approach to Patents in View of Patent Reform

First Inventor to File System Dictates Changes in Patent Filing Strategies

From “First to Invent” to “First Inventor to File”

The America Invents Act: All Grown Up in 2013

USPTO Issues First-Inventor-to-File Examination Guidelines and Final Rule

March 15 and March 18 - Two Important Dates to Make a Note Of

Preparing for the Final Phase of the America Invents Act Going Into Effect March 16, 2013

Important Patent Law Changes

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

Significant Provisions of the America Invents Act Set to Take Effect in March

Are You Ready for First-to-File Patent Priority?

AIA Impact on Start Up Capital [Video]

AIA Impact on University Innovation and Tech Transfer [Video]

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