Patent Reform Act of 2011

The Patent Reform Act of 2011 was proposed legislation aimed at modernizing and improving the U.S. patent system. It sought to make patent application processes more efficient, reduce frivolous or vague patent claims, and establish clearer rules for patent litigation. The goal was to encourage innovation by granting more precise and enforceable patents, while also reducing costly legal disputes. The act included provisions like transitioning from a first-to-invent to a first-inventor-to-file system, aligning U.S. patent laws more closely with international standards to foster innovation and economic growth.