Intellectual Property
Jul. 22, 2000
Patent Perils
New patent-publication law gives rise to a number of questions.
In January, the Intellectual Property and Communications Omnibus Reform Act of 1999 took nationwide effect. Under Section 4502(a) of the act, all patent applications filed after Nov. 29 will be published promptly after 18 months from the earliest filing date. This publication rule will apply unless the...
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