America Invents Act

President Obama has signed the America Invents Act, the long awaited patent reform legislation.  Some changes go into effect immediately, but more signficant ones will not go into effect for 18 months.  How can companies prepare for these upcoming changes?  We will discuss strategic considerations at the Palo Alto conference on April 18-19, 2012.  For more information on the AIA, please visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/09/16/president-obama-signs-america-invents-act-overhauling-patent-system-stim