It is the third anniversary of the full implementation of the America Invents Act (AIA). The AIA brought important changes in the United States patent system. These changes include new procedures for challenging issued patents and pending applications. To take timely advantage of these important new procedures, it is imperative for companies to implement a thorough program that includes monitoring of the patent filings and patent activity of its current and potential competitors.
New Procedures for Challenging Patents and Applications at the USPTO
The new procedures for challenging patent and patent applications at the United States Patent and Trademark Office(USPTO) include:
