Patently-O reports that the Senate has passed the House version of the Patent Reform Act, also known as the "Leahy-Smith America Invents Act." President Obama is expected to sign the bill promptly.
A related article by that blog discusses three key aspects of the new act.
Darn, now I am going to have to read the thing. At least I can keep in mind the very first comment on the Patently-O blog:
Dear Congress,
Thank you very much.
Yours truly,
China
Thank you very much.
Yours truly,
China
Senator Maria Cantwell may have said it best: "This is not a patent reform bill. This is a big corporation patent give away that tramples on the rights of small inventors." It's certainly a shame that Sen. Coburn's amendment (ending fee diversion) didn't stand a chance. But considering the current political climate, I suppose it's not surprising.
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