The landmark Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) signed into law on September 16, 2011 brings a number of important changes to U.S. patent law, including a shift to a first-to-file system and a significant expansion of the options available for challenging a patent after it has been granted.
Morrison & Foerster has created the Patent Reform Resource Center to serve as an up-to-date resource on key developments and practical advice for dealing with the complex changes of the AIA. Our size and experience working with some of the leading technology companies in the world make us uniquely qualified to advise on the AIA’s implications. We have one of the largest full practice IP groups of any general practice firm with more than 300 attorneys, agents, and technical specialists, including over 80 with electrical engineering or computer science degrees, 21 with doctoral degrees, and 45 with chemistry degrees.
We are pioneers in teaming litigation attorneys with patent prosecutors to handle interference and reexamination proceedings, and are well positioned to help guide patent litigants in changes that may transform the venue for patent validity challenges from district courts to the PTO.
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ACI's Comprehensive Guide to Patent Reform for Life Sciences CompaniesJanuary 31 - February 1, 2012
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SARTA: Navigating the Brave New Patent World January 18, 2012
Drexel University
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Sacramento, CA 95814
2011 Institute for Corporate CounselDecember 7, 2011
Private Club
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Los Angeles, CA 90071
UC Davis Medical Center - Partnerships for Innovations ForumNovember 30, 2011
UC Davis Medical Center
Education Building
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Sacramento, CA 95817
Legal Strategies for Navigating the Brave New Patent WorldNovember 10, 2011
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