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Perspective

Oct. 2, 2013

In review: the America Invents Act 1 year later

Just over one year ago, the AIA established a new post-grant review procedure available to entities sued for infringement of so-called "covered business method patents." By Evelyn Mak and Toby Mock


By Evelyn Mak and Toby Mock


Over one year ago, Sept. 16, 2012, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office implemented a new post-grant review procedure available to financial services institutions, software firms, and similar entities sued for or charged with infringement of so-called "covered business method patents."


While still in its infancy, several important trends have emerged in the program's first year that may inform how and to what ex...

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