Because we understand both patent law and follow in detail new legislation that’s relevant for inventors and business owners, we were closely following the changes that occurred in the U.S. patent system in 2011 when President Obama signed the America Invents Act (AIA). These changes include moving from a first-to-invent system to a first-to-file system, taking away frustration of proving exactly when an idea was first successfully tested, but requiring inventors to file patents in a timely fashion. The Act also made some additional changes in opposition procedures and legal defenses of patents.
Fusion IP Law patent attorneys can provide consulting and training on the America Invents Act to individuals and businesses engaged in inventing. This training is customized to meet the needs of the specific business and includes the impact of AIA decisions on pre-filing disclosures (NDAs), licensing, enforcement, joint research agreements, and other related patent and intellectual property law matters.
Rather than assuming you’re familiar with patent law and what’s relevant to your work, reach out to the Fusion IP Law team today to ensure you’re staying on top of major changes in patent law such as the AIA and changes that come down through USPTO regulations and federal court rulings. Registering your patent in a timely fashion, drafting an application that is sufficiently broad to truly protect your invention, and staying on top of the law to ensure you’re properly enforcing your patent is key in both monetizing and protecting your idea.