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Implications of the AIA: Getting Ready for March 16, 2013
There is so much talk about the significant changes to US patent law from the America Invents Act, especially the …
Defensive strategies – blocking competitors’ patent efforts
The America Invents Act (AIA) now allows third parties to participate in patent prosecution by submitting prior art to the …
Prior art defined before and after March 16, 2013
Much of the AIA is now in effect. However, the most controversial changes in patent law won’t come into play …
The intersection of PCT and AIA: important changes in 2012
The America Invents Act significantly changes US patent law and has been a major topic of discussion in the patent …
Reclaiming your copyright rights
There is a lot of talk about copyright termination rights of late, as the earliest opportunity for post-1978 copyright grants …
Patent Maintenance Fees
Maintenance fees are due at three points following patent issuance: 3 ½ years; 7 ½ years; and 11 ½ years, …
Expired patents may put invention in public domain
Many people do a Google patent search to see if a patent already exists that describes their invention idea or …
Limitations of the Australian Patent Office as an ISA or IPEA
When you select your international search authority and international preliminary examination authority, it is important to understand what subject matter …
Limitations of EPO as ISA & IPEA
When you select your international search authority and international preliminary examination authority, it is important to understand what subject matter …