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Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA)

Summary

Modified the U.S. patent system from a 'first-to-invent' to a 'first-inventor-to-file' system to align with international standards.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right of the first person to file an application to claim patent priority
  • 02.
    Right to challenge a patent's validity through administrative proceedings

Penalties

  • 01.
    Lost profits
  • 02.
    Reasonable royalties for unauthorized use
  • 03.
    Increased damages for willful patent infringement

Verified Citations

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