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Much of the rest of the world already uses this first-to-file system, intended to create a clear timeline for an invention.

Senate debates patent reform as more voices weigh in 2011

"A portion of the profits from sales of atorvastatin generic version of Lipitor during Ranbaxy's 180-day first-to-file exclusivity period will be paid to Teva," the Indian generic drugs maker and unit of Japan's Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. said in a statement.

Ranbaxy Launches Cholesterol Drug Lipitor in U.S. Rumman Ahmed 2011

But small inventors fear the first-to-file approach will cause companies to overwhelm patent examiners with applications, a pace of activity individuals can't afford to match.

Patent Overhaul Nears Amy Schatz 2011

The America Invents Act, among other changes, reworks the U.S. patent system to operate on a first-to-file system rather than the current first-to-invent system.

The Circuit: Senate passes patent reform, hearing on net neutrality, Europe grapples with cookie law 2011

On Monday, the National Small Business Association, a beltway lobby group, and a coalition of business and trade groups urged lawmakers to reconsider the first-to-file provision, calling it a "legal flaw."

Deal Clears Way for Patent Bill Vote Angus Loten 2011

Right now, entrepreneurs can talk to potential investors and others to gauge the potential for an invention without much risk of the idea will be stolen, he said, and first-to-file reduces that opportunity.

Patent Overhaul Nears Amy Schatz 2011

Privately held Edict develops and manufactures solid oral dosage generic drugs with a focus on niche first-to-file, first-to-market formulations.

Par Pharma to Buy India-Based Generic Drug Maker Drew FitzGerald of Dow Jones Newswires 2011

Much of the rest of the world already uses this first-to-file system, intended to create a clear timeline for an invention.

Post Tech: Senate debates patent reform as more voices weigh in 2011

Larger companies argue that the change to a first-to-file system will make it easier for companies by bringing the U.S. in line with Europe and Japan.

Patent Overhaul Nears Amy Schatz 2011

Tuesday's compromise paves the way for a vote on the House bill, which among other measures shifts the patent application process to a first-to-file system, from the current first-to-invent.

Deal Clears Way for Patent Bill Vote Angus Loten 2011