The third wave of changes under the America Invents Act *

USA - February 4 2013
The changes to the United States Patent system brought about by the America Invents Act (AIA) are numerous and significant. Perhaps the most…

Co-authors: Robert E. Hanson, David R. Metzger.

Challenges of the new post-grant review proceedings *

USA - September 18 2012
The America Invents Act created various procedures via which the validity of patents can be tested.

Co-authors: Robert E. Hanson, David R. Metzger.

Now may be the best time to file a request for patent reexamination *

USA - August 17 2012
Due to exponential increase in government filing fees taking effect on September 16, 2012 as a result of the US Patent & Trademark Office's (USPTO) implementation of new post-grant reexamination procedures, and for other strategic reasons, now is the time to consider whether any contemplated reexamination requests should be filed prior to September 16, 2012.

Co-authors: Robert E. Hanson.