Stronger Patent Rights: Restoring "First-to-Invent" and Protecting Innovation Property.
This Act fundamentally reforms the US patent system, reverting to the "first-to-invent" rule, meaning the patent goes to the person who first conceived the invention, not just the first to file. It strengthens protections for inventors by making patents harder to invalidate outside of court and easier to enforce through judicial injunctions. These changes aim to boost innovation, especially in software and scientific discoveries.
Key points
Return to "First-to-Invent": Patents are granted based on who first conceived and diligently pursued the invention, not who filed the application first.
Patents treated as Private Property: Patents can only be revoked by a court ruling, eliminating administrative boards (like PTAB) from invalidating issued patents.
Easier Enforcement: Courts are required to presume irreparable harm when infringement is found, making it easier for patent owners to obtain permanent injunctions against infringers.
Broader Patent Eligibility: Scientific discoveries and software inventions will be easier to patent, encouraging innovation in technology and life sciences.
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