This article takes a wait-and-see approach regarding the effect the new patent reform bill will have on the ability of small businesses and independent inventors to get patents. Dustin Manwaring, the author, does point out two key benefits to small businesses and independent inventors--first of all, the first-to-file system in the bill will reduce uncertainty and save a small fortune on legal fees; and second, the micro-entity provisions can lead to significant savings on fees for qualifying individuals and companies
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Sweeping Patent Law Reform