After several years of legislative modifications, patent reform has finally passed Congress and was signed by the President. The “America Invents Act” makes sweeping changes to the American patent system not seen since the Founding Fathers enshrined intellectual property protection into the U.S. Constitution. Now that the law has passed, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will face a flurry of activity implementing the legislation and administering multiple regulatory modifications. Online registration is here.