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Updated Filing Statistics for AIA Proceedings
10th May, 2013 - 10:19 AMThe USPTO has released updated filing statistics for several of the AIA proceedings that became available September 16, 2012. The…
Read MoreThe AIA’s Early Termination Option for PTAB Proceedings
10th May, 2013 - 9:20 AMIn an interesting article, SLW Patent Attorney Timothy E. Bianchi discusses the AIA's option for parties to request termination…
Read MoreFiling Statistics for the New Maintenance (Renewal) Fees
24th April, 2013 - 10:49 AMThe USPTO's new fees became effective on March 19, 2013. The new fee structure increased the maintenance fees due…
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September 16, 2012: Rulemaking Group 2
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March 16, 2013: Rulemaking Group 3
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First-Inventor-to-File: Final Rules
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Inventor's Oath or Declaration: Final Rules
Supplemental Examination: Final Rules
Post-Grant Review: Final Rules
Inter Partes Review: Final Rules
Transitional Program for Covered Business Method Patents: Final Rules
Citation of Prior Art and Written Statements: Final Rules
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The America Invents Act, passed into law on September 16, 2011, represents a significant change to United States patent law. This website aims to provide an avenue for communicating on the America Invents Act and the PTO’s rulemakings and to provide relevant news and key dates regarding the AIA and its implementation. Our objective is to provide a forum that foster’s discussion of the patent system and increases awareness of pressing patent law issues.