America Invents Act First-inventor-to-file Transition: Don't Be Left Behind | Practical Law

America Invents Act First-inventor-to-file Transition: Don't Be Left Behind | Practical Law

The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) will make another significant change to US patent law on March 16, 2013, when the US patent system transitions to a first-inventor-to-file system. This update addresses the key issues concerning the first-inventor-to-file system, including the expanded scope of prior art.

America Invents Act First-inventor-to-file Transition: Don't Be Left Behind

Practical Law Legal Update 7-523-5132 (Approx. 5 pages)

America Invents Act First-inventor-to-file Transition: Don't Be Left Behind

by PLC Intellectual Property & Technology
Published on 05 Feb 2013 • USA (National/Federal)
The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) will make another significant change to US patent law on March 16, 2013, when the US patent system transitions to a first-inventor-to-file system. This update addresses the key issues concerning the first-inventor-to-file system, including the expanded scope of prior art.