United States of America

Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA)

Year of current version:	2011
Date of Text (Enacted):	September 16, 2011
Type of Text:	Main IP Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, IP Regulatory Body, Patents (Inventions)
Notes:	-The Leahy-Smith "America Invents Act" (AIA), which was formerly titled the "Patent Reform Act of 2011", amends title 35, United States Code to provide for patent reform. -Date of entry into force: The various provisions contained in the Act’s 37 sections take effect on different dates.
Available Texts:
English	Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA)
Related Legislation:	Amends U.S. Patent Law, 35 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq. (US240) Relates to America Invents Act: Effective Dates (30 Sept 2011) (US220) Is amended by An Act to Correct and Improve Certain Provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act and Title 35, United States Code (Public Law No. 112-274) (US239)
Related Treaties:	Patent Cooperation Treaty (June 19, 1970)
WIPO Lex No.:	US219