Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:affects small businesses
gptkbp:aims_to reduce patent litigation
gptkbp:allows third-party submissions of prior art
gptkbp:amends Title 35 of the United States Code
gptkbp:created new patent review procedures
gptkbp:effective_date September 16, 2011
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:establishes first-to-file system
gptkbp:has_impact_on patent quality
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
gptkbp:includes provisions for post-grant review
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for inter partes review
post-grant review
gptkbp:increased patent application fees
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:House_of_Representatives
gptkbp:involves gptkb:the_United_States_Patent_and_Trademark_Office
gptkbp:is_considered a significant change in patent law
gptkbp:is_criticized_for some patent reform advocates
gptkbp:is_implemented_in the USPTO
gptkbp:is_part_of U. S. patent law reforms
the America Invents Act package
gptkbp:is_related_to intellectual property law
gptkbp:is_supported_by various technology companies
gptkbp:legislation aims to foster economic growth
affects patent applicants
affects patent attorneys
affects patent holders
affects the innovation ecosystem
aims to clarify patent laws
aims to encourage collaboration in innovation
aims to enhance patent quality
aims to enhance transparency in patent system
aims to improve patent enforcement mechanisms
aims to improve patent examination process
aims to protect inventors' rights
aims to reduce backlog of patent applications
aims to reduce patent trolls
aims to simplify patent application process
aims to streamline patent processes
aims to support research and development.
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Patrick_Leahy
gptkb:Lamar_Smith
gptkbp:promotes innovation
gptkbp:purpose to reform the patent system
gptkbp:replaces first-to-invent system
gptkbp:requires inventors to disclose best mode
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:President_Barack_Obama
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Grassley–_Leahy_Act
gptkb:Pat_Leahy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5