Aug 22, 06:33 PM

Federal Circuit Ruling on Secret Process Patent Bar

The Federal Circuit has ruled that the prior sale of a product made by a secret process continues to bar the patenting of that process, even after the America Invents Act (AIA) was enacted. This decision highlights the risks associated with profiting from a secret process before obtaining a patent. The ruling emphasizes the importance of securing patent protection before commercialization to avoid potential litigation and loss of patent rights.

#Federal Circuit #America Invents Act

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