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Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA)

Summary

This law updated the US patent system from a 'first-to-invent' to a 'first-inventor-to-file' system, aligning US law more closely with international standards.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Priority for the first person to file a patent application, even if they weren't the first to think of the idea.
  • 02.
    The ability to challenge the validity of a patent through administrative proceedings at the USPTO.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Invalidation of patent claims during post-grant review.
  • 02.
    Costs associated with re-examination or litigation in federal court.

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