What Does AIPA Stand For?

AIPA stands for American Inventors Protection Act

The American Inventors Protection Act (AIPA) is a legislative measure enacted in 1999 aimed at enhancing the rights of inventors and improving the patent process in the United States. It establishes provisions for protecting the confidentiality of patent applications, promotes the timely examination of patents, and enhances the responsibilities of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in addressing the needs of inventors. AIPA serves to foster innovation by ensuring that inventors have greater control over their intellectual property and access to resources that support their inventions.