What Does a First-To-File System Mean and What Will This Change to the Patent Process Mean for Inventors and Companies?

Posted by Megan McGovern at 12:46 PM The America Invents Act (AIA) is the latest reform in U.S. patent law signed into effect on September 16, 2011. With a set of rolling changes, on of the main modifications takes place on March 16, 2013, which will transition the patent system from a “first-to-invent” system to… Read More What Does a First-To-File System Mean and What Will This Change to the Patent Process Mean for Inventors and Companies?

Minnesota Department of Administration Rules License Plate Reader Data is Private

Posted by Lloyd Chebaclo at 12:12 PM On Monday March 18, 2013, the Minnesota Department of Administration ruled data collected on the license plate readers is private, including plate numbers, times, dates and locations of vehicle scans, and vehicle photos. Automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) are used by law enforcement to rapidly scan plates and… Read More Minnesota Department of Administration Rules License Plate Reader Data is Private