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The Impact of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act: Leading Lawyers on Interpreting and Applying the Patent Reform Act of 2011 (Inside the Minds)
The Impact of the LeahySmith America Invents Act Leading Lawyers on Interpreting and Applying the Patent Reform Act of 2011 - Inside the Minds Author:Multiple Authors The Impact of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for navigating the recent changes enacted by Congress in the Patent Reform Act of 2011. Featuring partners and shareholders from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the significant provis... more »ions included in the Act and offer guidance on how best to utilize the new legislation when advising clients. From implementing a first-to-file system to restricting joinder of defendants, these top lawyers comment on the major changes included in the Act and how these changes will affect attorneys, clients, and the USPTO. These authors discuss how key provisions are expected to improve the backlog of patent applications and lower the cost of litigation, as well as put the United States more in line with patent regulations on an international scale. These leaders also comment on whether or not this legislation will ultimately be successful. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to understanding this new legislation. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities. Chapters Include: 1. Patrick R. H. Waller and Lawrence M. Green, Shareholders, Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks PC - "The America Invents Act: Key Issues for Patent Lawyers and Applicants"
2. Dave Krasnow, Partner, Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP - "The New Patent Law: Reacting or Over-Reacting to the Times?"
3. Darin Gibby, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP -"Responding to the America Invents Act: What It Means for Inventors and Why Congress Missed the Boat"
4. Eric J. Sosenko, Shareholder, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione - "The AIA: A Transformative Change in the US Patent System"
5. David G. Lindenbaum, Partner, Cittone & Lindenbaum LLP - "Overview of Significant Changes to Patent Law Resulting from the America Invents Act"
6. Orlando Lopez, Partner, Burns & Levinson LLP - "Understanding the Impact of the AIA's Patent Reform Measures"
7. Tiberiu "Ted" Weisz, Partner, Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman PC - "The America Invents Act and Its Effect on Patent Law"
8. William H. Mandir, Partner, Sughrue Mion PLLC - "Proactive Responses to Patent Reform: Educating Clients and Attorneys"
9. Peter E. Strand, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP - "Two Steps Forward: A Clear-Eyed View of the America Invents Act"
10. Lori A. Gordon and Glenn J. Perry, Directors, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC - "Post-Grant Invalidity Challenges at the USPTO: Congress Built It, But Will They Come?" Appendix: The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act« less