How do I determine if my patent application is subject to AIA or pre-AIA laws?
To determine whether your patent application is subject to AIA (America Invents Act) or pre-AIA laws, you need to consider the effective filing date of your claimed invention. According to MPEP 2159: “Because the changes to 35 U.S.C. 102 and 35 U.S.C. 103 in the AIA apply only to specific applications filed on or after…
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