by Andrew Chipouras | Apr 11, 2015 | Commentary |
The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently began an enhanced patent quality initiative. Over the past few years, the USPTO has significantly reduced patent application backlog and pendency and is now turning its attention to patent quality. The...
by Andrew Chipouras | Oct 15, 2014 | Commentary |
As part of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) signed into law on September 16, 2011, Congress expanded the Prior User Rights defense to patent infringement. Initially only available for business method patents, the AIA expanded Prior User Rights to all classes...
