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Fixing The Holes – Proposed Amendment De-Bugs Grace Period

Today, a Manager’s Amendment to H.R. 1249, the “Patent Reform Bill” was circulated that exempts all disclosures made by the inventor from patent defeating activities, if they are made within one year of filing on the invention. In other words, … Continue reading

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Patent Reform Bills – Grace Period A Mixed Blessing

Hal Wegner writes to summarize the “holes” in the grace period for activities by the inventor, as present in both bills. If you support these reform bills, at least be sure you know what you and your clients will be … Continue reading

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