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America Invents Act —
Assessing the Impact

On September 16, 2011 President Obama signed the America Invents Act into law. Many are now wondering how the new law will impact their business and patent law in general. BSKB has been monitoring the progress of the America Invents Act legislation since the beginning and assessing the legal impact now that it has become law. Below is a collection of BSKB analysis, presentations, and resources to help you understand and leverage the changes presented in the new law. We will continue to update this page to highlight the important changes on the horizon.

USPTO Releases Proposed Fee Schedule and Supporting Documents

2.8.2012

USPTO Proposes New Rules Regarding Certain Provisions of Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

1.5.2012

Charles Gorenstein for IP Watchdog: The America Invents Act - Panacea or Just Pain for the PTO?11.28.2011

Leonard Svensson to Moderate BIOCOM Workshop Featuring Commissioner of Patents Bob Stoll10.14.2011 America Invents Act H.R. 1249 (Became Law: September 16, 2011)10.12.2011 David Kappos to Present at BSKB-Sponsored Public Policy Forum10.12.2011
BSKB IP Updates Vol. 9, No. 5 - Patent Reform in Brief9.21.2011 Charles Gorenstein for IP Watchdog: America Invents Act Exercises "Con-Troll" Over Patent Litigation9.19.2011 Ipendo User Forum Presentation Available - Impact of U.S. Patent Law Developments by Leonard R. Svensson9.1.2011