Originally published in the October 1, 2013 edition of the Daily Journal

Over one year ago, Sept. 16, 2012, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office implemented a new post-grant review procedure available to financial services institutions, software firms, and similar entities sued for or charged with infringement of so-called "covered business method patents."

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