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The United States Patent Classification (USPC) was the official patent classification system used and maintained by the USPTO until January 1, 2013. The system was replaced with the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC), a joint partnership between the USPTO and the EPO where the Offices agreed […]

Now, over two-years since the America Invents Act (AIA) went into effect, IPR (Inter Partes Review) has become an increasingly attractive alternative to litigation. The growth in these proceedings shows a strong acceptance of the procedure. It is changing the way in which IP law […]