Perspective
Jul. 6, 2011
The America Invents Act: It’s Finally Time to Modernize Our Patent System
The first major overhaul of the U.S. patent system in over 50 years is on the horizon. By Andrei Iancu and Maclain Wells of Irell & Manella LLP.
After years of unsuccessful attempts, the first major overhaul of the U.S. patent system in over 50 years is on the horizon. As of June 23, both houses of Congress have passed similar patent reform bills - S. 23 in the Senate, and HR 1249 in the House. All that remains before implementation is for the relatively minor differences in the bills to be reconciled, and for President Barack Obama to sign the legislation into law. The ...
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