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Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA)

Summary

A major reform that switched the U.S. patent system from a 'first-to-invent' to a 'first-inventor-to-file' system.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to exclude others from making the invention
  • 02.
    Right to exclude others from selling or importing the invention
  • 03.
    Right to license the patent to others

Penalties

  • 01.
    Reasonable royalties
  • 02.
    Lost profits of the patent holder
  • 03.
    Enhanced damages for willful infringement
  • 04.
    Permanent injunctions against infringers

Verified Citations

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