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

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

Kirton McConkie: America Invents Act (AIA) (Presentation)

Summary: America Invents Act (AIA): - Changes to 35 USC 102 and 103 .. “First to File” System .. Derivation Proceedings - Review & Opposition of Patents. .. Post-Grant Review .. Inter Partes...more

Be Prepared: America Invents Act Will Be Changing in the U.S. from ‘First-to-Invent’ to ‘First-to-File’ System

September 16, 2012 marked the second wave of implementations of the America Invents Act. The first wave of implementations took place a year ago, September 16, 2011, and included changes to false marking, fees,...more

Important Provisions of The America Invents Act Take Effect in September

The Leahy-Smith American Invents Act (AIA), which became law last fall, presents the most significant changes to patent law in more than 50 years. The AIA was enacted with the goals of harmonization with international laws,...more