The America Invents Act: Practical Upcoming Implications – Part II
As summarized in part I of our two-part report, on March 16, 2013, some of the most significant recent changes to United States patent law will be implemented pursuant to The Smith-Leahy America Invents Act (the “Act”). Under this Act, the United States will move from a ‘first-to-invent’ system to a ‘first-to-file’ system. Filing under […]
The America Invents Act: Sweeping Changes to U.S. Patent Law – Part I
The America Invents Act:Almost invariably, Canadian inventors choose the United States as a key market for securing patent protection. Canadian inventors now contemplating a patent filing in the United States should be aware of the changes made to U.S patent law through the introduction of the Smith-Leahy America Invents Act, which was signed into law […]
