The America Invents Act (AIA) Handbook: A Guide to the Patent Law Reform of 2011: 2015 Edition

The American Invents Act (AIA) represents the most significant change to U.S. patent law since 1952, shifting from the first-to-invent system to the first-inventor-to-file framework. This comprehensive overhaul has major implications for patent practitioners, inventors, and businesses. This provides a clear explanation of how the new patent regime operates and how it impacts practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with attention to the recent regulations and the law's various effective dates. Key topics covered include changes to patent marking statutes, new procedural rules for patent litigation, the expansion of prior user rights defense, and the introduction of prioritized examination and supplemental examination provisions. It also discusses prior art submissions to the USPTO, and the new post-grant review proceedings, which offer alternatives to traditional litigation. Additionally, it covers the establishment of new USPTO offices, ongoing programs and studies under the AIA, and practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This resource is regularly updated with new editions to reflect ongoing changes in patent law, ensuring that professionals stay informed of the latest statutory and regulatory developments.

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