Myers Bigel Offers Overview of Patent Reform Act of 2009

Myers Bigel is pleased to provide this Overview of the Patent Reform Act of 2009, written by Vernon Guthrie. The Overview summarizes the notable provisions of the Reform Act, including those establishing a first-to-file system with derivation proceedings, establishing a new post-grant review proceeding, and allowing a substitute statement in lieu of an inventor oath or declaration, as well as the new venue and damages rules included in the Act.

  Overview of the Patent Reform Act of 2009, by Vernon Guthrie
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