First-Inventor-to-File Final Rules and Guidelines

3/4/2013 - First-Inventor-to-File Final Rules and Guidelines have been published by the USPTO (http://www.uspto.gov/news/pr/2013/13-10.jsp) and a public training session will be available via webcast on Friday, March 15, 2013 (www.uspto.gov/AmericaInventsAct). Guidelines have also been published regarding alterations to novelty and obviousness determinations under the First-Inventor-to-File system. The First-Inventor-to-File provision becomes effective on March 16, 2013.