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.