Index
Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA)
Summary
A major reform to the U.S. patent system that shifted the country from a 'first-to-invent' system to a 'first-inventor-to-file' system.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Priority for patent rights based on the date the application was filed rather than when the invention was conceived
- 02.The right to challenge the validity of a patent through administrative proceedings
Penalties
- 01.Loss of patent protection if the application is not filed promptly
- 02.Payment of attorney fees in certain patent litigation cases
- 03.Invalidation of patents that do not meet the novelty requirements
Verified Citations
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