{"product_id":"9780128120972","title":"America Invents Act Primer","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince its passage in 2011, the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (\"AIA\") has brought many significant changes to U.S. patent law. Accordingly, to assist readers in developing an in-depth understanding of these changes, the \u003ci\u003eAmerica Invents Act Primer\u003c\/i\u003e provides discussions of each and every one of the AIA’s substantive provisions. More specifically, and whenever possible, each discussion of the AIA’s provisions includes the following key features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn identification of the AIA section’s effective date, including the statutory basis for such dates;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA direct comparison of relevant pre- and post-AIA statutes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of the similarities and differences between pre- and post-AIA statutes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA discussion of the legislative goals that were addressed by the AIA section; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of the practical implications of the changes made by the AIA section.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eAmerica Invents Act Primer\u003c\/i\u003e additionally highlights a number of free resources that can be utilized by readers to attain a deeper understanding of the AIA, including resources that explain how the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is applying the new law.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverall, the \u003ci\u003eAmerica Invents Act Primer\u003c\/i\u003e provides a unique and practical desk reference on the AIA that is sure to be useful for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn identification of the AIA section’s effective date, including the statutory basis for such dates;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA direct comparison of relevant pre- and post-AIA statutes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of the similarities and differences between pre- and post-AIA statutes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA discussion of the legislative goals that were addressed by the AIA section; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of the practical implications of the changes made by the AIA section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119698460912,"sku":"9780128120972","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780128120972_p0.jpg?v=1763640651","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780128120972","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}