Is The Cure Worse Than The Disease? An Overview Of Patent Reform Act Of 2005
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- Corporate Governance
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- Business Operations,
- Intellectual Property,
- Internet,
- Overview,
- Patent,
- Patent Reform Act,
- Research & Development,
- Stein McEwen & Bui
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- Stein McEwen & Bui
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Overview: On June 8, 2005, Representative Lamar Smith, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property, along with several co-sponsors, introduced H.R. 2795. Popularly known as the "Patent Reform Act of 20051," the Patent Reform Act is an omnibus bill which overhauls multiple aspects of patent practice. Among the major areas being reformed, the Patent Reform Act overhauls basic procedures from the filing of patent applications, how patent practitioners are regulated, and how patents are even enforced. This paper provides an overview of the significant provisions of the Patent Reform Act. The Patent Reform Act is a result of pressures from diverse industries and groups.
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Format: PDF | Size: 144KB | Date: Sep 2005 | Pages: 18
