Publisher's Synopsis
<p> The <i>Leahy-Smith America Invents Act </i>was signed into law on September 16, 2011, and made the most sweeping changes to the U.S. patent law in nearly 60 years. <b><i>America Invents Act: Law & Analysis, 2013 Edition</i></b> is the definitive, must-have resource to ensure understanding of and compliance with the <i>America Invents Act</i> . </p> <p> Authored by top U.S. patent law firm <b>Foley & Lardner</b>, this title presents a definitive explanation of the new patent reform legislation. The authors bring clarity to the complex and confusing provisions of the<i> America Invents Act</i>, as well as insight into how the Act could be interpreted. </p> <p> <b><i>America Invents Act: Law and Analysis is the most</i></b> invaluable resource to help you: </p> <ul> <li> Understand the implications of the new patent reform act through clear and straightforward explanations </li> <li> Quickly find the correct effective date for important changes in the law </li> <li> Gain practical guidance on how the Act may be interpreted so you can anticipate how the Act may affect your client </li> </ul> <p> <b><i>America Invents Act: Law and Analysis, 2013 Edition</i></b> dissects and analyses the major impacts for patent practitioners, including the switch to a “first-to-file” jurisdiction and the new post-grant review process. Highlights of this new edition include: </p> <ul> <li> A new section on miscellaneous provisions regarding derivation proceedings including public availability of board records, correction of inventorship, oral hearing, page limits, discovery and <i>pro hoc vice</i> . </li> <li> In depth discussion of the USPTO's final rules of practice relating to the the inventor’s oath or declaration provisions of the AIA. </li> <li> A new section on the four final rules packages implementing <i>inter partes</i> and post-grant review. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p>