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America Invents Act Primer

Author : Sarah Hasford

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 402 pages

File Size : 28,14 MB

Release : 2017-03-05

Category : Law

ISBN : 0128120975

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Book Description

Since its passage in 2011, the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act ("AIA") has brought many significant changes to U.S. patent law. Accordingly, to assist readers in developing an in-depth understanding of these changes, the America Invents Act Primer provides discussions of each and every one of the AIA's substantive provisions. More specifically, and whenever possible, each discussion of the AIA's provisions includes the following key features: - An identification of the AIA section's effective date, including the statutory basis for such dates; - A direct comparison of relevant pre- and post-AIA statutes; - An analysis of the similarities and differences between pre- and post-AIA statutes; - A discussion of the legislative goals that were addressed by the AIA section; and - An analysis of the practical implications of the changes made by the AIA section. The America Invents Act Primer additionally highlights a number of free resources that can be utilized by readers to attain a deeper understanding of the AIA, including resources that explain how the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is applying the new law. Overall, the America Invents Act Primer provides a unique and practical desk reference on the AIA that is sure to be useful for years to come. - An identification of the AIA section's effective date, including the statutory basis for such dates; - A direct comparison of relevant pre- and post-AIA statutes; - An analysis of the similarities and differences between pre- and post-AIA statutes; - A discussion of the legislative goals that were addressed by the AIA section; and - An analysis of the practical implications of the changes made by the AIA section.



A Patent System for the 21st Century

Author : National Research Council

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 186 pages

File Size : 44,72 MB

Release : 2004-10-01

Category : Science

ISBN : 0309089107

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Book Description

The U.S. patent system is in an accelerating race with human ingenuity and investments in innovation. In many respects the system has responded with admirable flexibility, but the strain of continual technological change and the greater importance ascribed to patents in a knowledge economy are exposing weaknesses including questionable patent quality, rising transaction costs, impediments to the dissemination of information through patents, and international inconsistencies. A panel including a mix of legal expertise, economists, technologists, and university and corporate officials recommends significant changes in the way the patent system operates. A Patent System for the 21st Century urges creation of a mechanism for post-grant challenges to newly issued patents, reinvigoration of the non-obviousness standard to quality for a patent, strengthening of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, simplified and less costly litigation, harmonization of the U.S., European, and Japanese examination process, and protection of some research from patent infringement liability.



Patent Litigation and Strategy

Author : Kimberly A. Moore

Publisher : West Academic Publishing

Page : 952 pages

File Size : 44,88 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Law

ISBN :

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This book sets out governing statutes and rules at the beginning of each chapter and includes sample litigation documents where possible. The casebook begins with discussions of who to sue, where to sue, pleading requirements, discovery, and trial strategy. It then moves into substantive legal issues. The Third Edition includes new material on pharmaceutical litigation under the Hatch-Waxman Act and the most developments in the law of invalidity and infringement. The book next addresses issues surrounding remedies, including injunctive relief (with a discussion of the Supreme Court's eBay decision), contempt proceedings, and damages. Also included are post-trial matters including jury instructions, special verdict forms, the preclusive effect of final judgments, judgment as a matter of law, and new trial motions. Finally, the book covers the appeal process and reexamination and reissue proceedings.



Not So Obvious

Author : Jeffrey Schox

Publisher : CreateSpace

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 24,4 MB

Release : 2015-09-08

Category :

ISBN : 9781517273934

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Book Description

The first edition of this book was written by Jeffrey Schox for his course "Patent Law and Strategy for Innovators and Entrepreneurs" at Stanford University. After an introduction to intellectual property, it explores the patent system, the requirements for a patent, infringement, and inventorship and ownership issues. The second edition included the America Invents Act ("AIA"), which transformed the U.S. patent system from a "first-to-invent" system to a "first-inventor-to-file" system. The third edition added a glossary and general edits. The fourth edition includes five additional cases: KSR (Supreme Court 2007), Stanford v. Roche (Supreme Court 2011), Prometheus (Supreme Court 2012), Nautilus (Supreme Court 2014), and Limelight (Fed. Cir. 2015).





Guidelines for Preparing Patent Landscape Reports

Author : World Intellectual Property Organization

Publisher : WIPO

Page : 131 pages

File Size : 16,68 MB

Release : 2015-08-24

Category : Law

ISBN : 9280525298

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Book Description

These Guidelines are designed both for general users of patent information, as well as for those involved in producing Patent Landscape Reports (PLRs). They provide step-by-step instructions on how to prepare a PLR, as well as background information such as objectives, patent analytics, concepts and frameworks.



United States Code

Author : United States

Publisher :

Page : 1184 pages

File Size : 25,80 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Law

ISBN :

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"The United States Code is the official codification of the general and permanent laws of the United States of America. The Code was first published in 1926, and a new edition of the code has been published every six years since 1934. The 2012 edition of the Code incorporates laws enacted through the One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Second Session, the last of which was signed by the President on January 15, 2013. It does not include laws of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, enacted between January 2, 2013, the date it convened, and January 15, 2013. By statutory authority this edition may be cited "U.S.C. 2012 ed." As adopted in 1926, the Code established prima facie the general and permanent laws of the United States. The underlying statutes reprinted in the Code remained in effect and controlled over the Code in case of any discrepancy. In 1947, Congress began enacting individual titles of the Code into positive law. When a title is enacted into positive law, the underlying statutes are repealed and the title then becomes legal evidence of the law. Currently, 26 of the 51 titles in the Code have been so enacted. These are identified in the table of titles near the beginning of each volume. The Law Revision Counsel of the House of Representatives continues to prepare legislation pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 285b to enact the remainder of the Code, on a title-by-title basis, into positive law. The 2012 edition of the Code was prepared and published under the supervision of Ralph V. Seep, Law Revision Counsel. Grateful acknowledgment is made of the contributions by all who helped in this work, particularly the staffs of the Office of the Law Revision Counsel and the Government Printing Office"--Preface.





Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States

Author : National Research Council

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 348 pages

File Size : 29,21 MB

Release : 2009-07-29

Category : Law

ISBN : 0309142393

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Book Description

Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.



Patent Law

Author : Janice M. Mueller

Publisher : Aspen Publishers

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 46,57 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Patent laws and legislation

ISBN : 9781454822448

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Patent Law delivers a succinct, single-volume explanation of the principal legal doctrines, key judicial authority, governing statutes, and guiding policy considerations in obtaining and enforcing a U.S. patent. The text breaks down the often abstract and complex statutes and cases into understandable pieces. A final chapter addresses central aspects of international patent law as they affect U.S. practice. Written at an appropriate level for students with or without technical backgrounds, Patent Law is suitable for use with any patent casebook. A valuable reference for students who go on to careers in IP law, the text is helpful in preparing students who choose to take the Patent Office's registration exam. Patent law terms of art are highlighted in boldface type throughout the text and defined in a glossary for quick reference. Visual aids and a sample patent with its prosecution history help students through the course. The Fourth Edition introduces a new chapter explaining the complex America Invents Act of 2011, the most significant change in U.S. patent law in years. The updated text includes key recent Supreme Court cases and Federal Circuit cases such as Mayo v. Prometheus (U.S. 2012) on patent-eligible subject matter and Therasense v. Becton Dickinson (Fed. Cir. 2011) (en banc) on inequitable conduct. Features: succinct, single-volume explanation principal legal doctrines key judicial authority governing statutes guiding policy considerations in obtaining and enforcing a U.S. patent. breaks down abstract and complex patent statutes and cases into understandable text last chapter addresses international patent law s affect on U.S. practice . for students with or without technical backgrounds suitable for use with any patent casebook helpful in preparing to take the Patent Office's registration exam highlights patent law terms of art in boldface type and defines them in a glossary for quick reference visual aids illuminate the text includes a sample patent and its prosecution history valuable reference for students who go on to careers in IP law Thoroughly updated, the revised Fourth Edition presents: new chapter explaining the complex America Invents Act of 2011, the most significant change in U.S. patent law in years key recent Supreme Court cases and Federal Circuit cases Mayo v. Prometheus (U.S. 2012) (patent-eligible subject matter) Therasense v. Becton Dickinson (Fed. Cir. 2011) (en banc ) (inequitable conduct)