America Invents Act Primer

Chapter One: Introduction to the America Invents Act

• Abstract
• I). Introduction
• II). Brief History of the AIA
• III). AIA-The Big Picture
• IV). Free Resources That Are Helpful for Understanding the AIA

Chapter Two: Transitioning U.S. Patent Law From a “First-to-Invent” to a “First-Inventor-to-File” System Under the AIA

• Abstract
• I). Introduction
• II). Pre-AIA Law: The “First-to-Invent” System
• III). AIA § 3(i): Replacement of Interference Proceedings With Derivation Proceedings Under the “First-Inventor-to-File” System
• IV). Effective Date of the AIA’s Transition to a “First-Inventor-To-File” System and the Implementation of Derivation Proceedings
• V). Legislative Goals Addressed by the AIA’s Transition to the First-Inventor-To-File Systemx
• VI). Practical Implications of the AIA’s Transition From a “First-to-Invent” to a “First-Inventor-to-File” System

Chapter Three: The AIA’s Impact on the Novelty and Non-Obviousness Patentability Requirements

• Abstract
• I). Introduction
• II). Novelty Requirement of 35 U.S.C. § 102
• III). Non-Obviousness Requirement of 35 U.S.C. § 103
• IV). Legislative Goals Addressed by the Changes to 35 U.S.C. §§ 102 and 103
• V). Effective Date of Post-AIA 35 U.S.C. §§ 102 and 103
• VI). Practical Implications of Post-AIA 35 U.S.C. §§ 102 and 103

Chapter Four: The AIA’s Effects on Patentable Subject Matter and the Patentability Requirements Set Forth by 35 U.S.C. § 112

• Abstract
• I). Introduction
• II). Patent Eligible Subject Matter Under the AIA
• III). AIA § 4—Amendments to 35 U.S.C. § 112

Chapter Five: The AIA’s Impact on Post-Grant Proceedings

• Abstract
• I). Introduction
• II). Post-Grant Proceedings Involving Third-Party Challenges to Patents
• III). Post-Grant Proceedings for Patent Owners Desiring to Strengthen Their Patent Rights
• IV). AIA § 6(g)—Citation of Prior Art in a Patent File Under 35 U.S.C. § 301

Chapter Six: The AIA’s Effects on Claims That May Be Brought in Patent Infringement Suits

• Abstract
• I). Introduction
• II). AIA § 16: Amendments to the Patent Marking Statutes
• III). AIA § 17: Effects of the Lack of Advice of Counsel on Claims of Willful and Induced Infringement
• IV). AIA § 19(d): Joinder of Parties in Patent Infringement Suits

Chapter Seven: AIA’s Modifications to Patent Infringement Defenses

• Abstract
• I). Introduction
• II). AIA § 5: Defense to Infringement Based on Prior Commercial Use, i.e., the “Prior User Rights Defense”
• III). AIA § 15: Elimination of the Best Mode Defense From 35 U.S.C. § 282

Chapter Eight: AIA’s Changes to Patent Prosecution Practices

• Abstract
• I). Introduction
• II). AIA § 3(e): Repeal of Statutory Invention Registrations
• III). AIA § 8—Third-Party Preissuance Submissions
• IV). AIA § 11(h)—Prioritized Examination
• V). AIA § 37—Calculation of the 60-Day Period for Patent Term Extension

Chapter Nine: The AIA’s Changes to Inventor Oaths and Declarations and Patent Application Filings by Non-Inventors

• Abstract
• I). Introduction
• II). Inventor Oaths and Declarations
• III). AIA § 20(a)—Modifications to Correction of Inventorship Procedures for Patent Applicationsx

Chapter Ten: Miscellaneous Provisions of the AIA

• Abstract
• I). Introduction
• II). Administrative Changes at the U.S. PTO
• III). Jurisdictional Changes Under the AIA
• IV). Fee Provisions of the AIA
• V). U.S. PTO Programs Created by the AIA
• VI). Studies Required by the AIA