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Year of Version
2011
Dates
Enacted:
September 16, 2011
Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Patents (Inventions)
Subject Matter (secondary)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
IP Regulatory Body
Notes
The Leahy-Smith 'America Invents Act' (AIA), which was formerly titled the 'Patent Reform Act of 2011', amends title 35, United States Code to provide for patent reform.
Date of entry into force: The various provisions contained in the Act’s 37 sections take effect on different dates.
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Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA)
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America Invents Act: Effective Dates (30 Sept 2011)
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IP/N/1/USA/5
IP/N/1/USA/3
WIPO Lex No.
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