Patents, Prior Art, America Invents Act

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

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

The Decision Maker's Guide to Contested Proceedings Under the American Invents Act [Video]

by Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. on 3/19/2013

Under the America Invents Act, a patent owner has many tools available when considering contested proceedings. Some of those options include inter partes review, covered business method review proceedings, supplemental...more

IP: Mediation’s role in the patent arena -- In-house counsel should consider using mediation early in patent cases for maximum...

by James McGuire | JAMS, The Resolution Experts on 3/15/2013

Originally published in InsideCounsel on March 5, 2013. The primary advantage of mediation is to avoid the costs and risks of litigation. A secondary advantage of mediation is the ability to tailor the resolution of...more

Prior Art Challenges After First-Inventor-to-File [Video]

by Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. on 3/11/2013

The First-Inventor-to-File provisions of the America Invents Act (AIA) will take effect on March 16, 2013. In this video, John Covert, a director with Washington, DC-based intellectual property law firm Sterne, Kessler,...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

Patent Filing Considerations Under the AIA on the Eve of March 16th

by John Covert, J.T. Haran, Eric K. Steffe | Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. on 2/25/2013

March 16, 2013 is rapidly approaching. This date is significant because it is the effective date of Section 3 of the American Invents Act (AIA). Section 3 of AIA includes the first-inventor-to-file provisions (FITF). Most 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

America Invents Act: USPTO Publishes Final Examination Guidelines for the First-Inventor-to-File Provisions

by Otis Littlefield, Randy Omid | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 2/20/2013

On July 26, 2012, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published proposed Examination Guidelines for Implementing the First-Inventor-to-File Provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA), which...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

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

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

What the First-to-File Patent Change Means (And What IP Strategists Should Do About It) [Video]

by JD Supra Law News on 2/5/2013

On March 16, 2013, the United States patent system will change fundamentally when we switch from a "First to Invent" to "First to File" system, thanks to the America Invents Act. What will it mean for businesses and...more

Top Ten Reasons To File Your Patent Applications Before March 16, 2013

by Thomas Engellenner, Reza Mollaaghababa, Gregory Williams | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 2/4/2013

The recently enacted America Invents Act (AIA) introduces major changes to the U.S. patent laws, with some significant provisions taking effect on March 16, 2013. These provisions provide several compelling reasons to file...more

New Patent Application Filing Considerations in View of AIA Changes

by Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP on 2/4/2013

As you may know, the America Invents Act (AIA) has introduced several changes to U.S. patent law. On March 16, 2013, the AIA moves the U.S. from a First-to-Invent system to a First-to-File system. This and other provisions...more

Patent Protection - Businesses that fail to heed new provisions of the America Invents Act run the risk of losing their ideas to...

by John Halan | Brooks Kushman P.C. on 2/1/2013

Originally published in January - February 2013 | dbusiness.com. The America Invents Act represents the most significant reform of the United States patent system in 60 years. Signed into law in the fall of 2011, a...more

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AIA Impact on Start Up Capital [Video]

A Cautionary Tale for Patent Applicants

The Decision Maker's Guide to Contested Proceedings Under the American Invents Act [Video]

IP: Mediation’s role in the patent arena -- In-house counsel should consider using mediation early in patent cases for maximum...

Prior Art Challenges After First-Inventor-to-File [Video]

USPTO Finalizes "First Inventor to File" Rules

Patent Filing Considerations Under the AIA on the Eve of March 16th

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

America Invents Act: USPTO Publishes Final Examination Guidelines for the First-Inventor-to-File Provisions

First Inventor to File System Dictates Changes in Patent Filing Strategies

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

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?

What the First-to-File Patent Change Means (And What IP Strategists Should Do About It) [Video]

Top Ten Reasons To File Your Patent Applications Before March 16, 2013

New Patent Application Filing Considerations in View of AIA Changes

Patent Protection - Businesses that fail to heed new provisions of the America Invents Act run the risk of losing their ideas to...

The America Invents Act

The Race to the Patent Office Begins March 16, 2013: Are You Ready?

Expanding universe of “prior art”: Patent applications will be more vulnerable to attack if filed after March 16, 2013

Consider Filing U.S. Patent Applications Before March 16

AIA Impact on Start Up Capital [Video]

The Decision Maker's Guide to Contested Proceedings Under the American Invents Act [Video]

Prior Art Challenges After First-Inventor-to-File [Video]

What the First-to-File Patent Change Means (And What IP Strategists Should Do About It) [Video]

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