A panel discussion at BIO 2012 pondered the questions as to whether the America Invents Act (AIA) provides a new option replacing patents to secure freedom-to-operate for internally used innovations in biotechnology. Amendments to 35 U.S.C. Section 273 provide for prior user rights, which protect trade secret owners against patent infringement lawsuits. Therefore, if a company […]
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Invent Now® and the National Academy of Inventorsâ„¢ invite you to the Florida Regional Inventors Conference, a great chance to get practical advice from expert USPTO staff and to network with fellow creative entrepreneurs. Space is limited, so click here to register early. The conference will be held […]
Since the America Invents Act has now passed, a lot of applicants will now qualify for a 75% reduction in certain fees at the US Patent Office. The Act created a new micro-entity rate. Now, various fees are due according to the following schedule: 1. Regular applicants: You’re a big boy or girl and you […]
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