Proposed Changes
The Patent Reform Act of 2009 was similar to the acts of 2005 and 2007, but controversial sections were removed, such as:
- Applicant Quality Submissions: Proposed that patent applicants must find out for themselves if a patent already exists prior to filing.
- Inequitable Conduct: Would eliminate the need for patent filers to act in "good faith" in order to enforce their patents.
- USPTO Authority: Granted the United States Patent & Trademark Office substantial rule-making authority.
Read more about this topic: Patent Reform Act Of 2009
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