John invents a new type of automobile-tracking system on January 1, but does not file a patent application for it until June 30. Meanwhile, on March 10, Susan invented a very similar system and filed a patent application on March 15. Under the America Invents Act, who holds the valid patent?

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Justice Gates

8 February, 15:51

John invents a new type of automobile-tracking system on January 1, but does not file a patent application for it until June 30. Meanwhile, on March 10, Susan invented a very similar system and filed a patent application on March 15. Under the America Invents Act, who holds the valid patent?

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Finley Sweeney · Answer 1

Susan because she filed a patent application first.

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Under the American Invention Act, Susan holds the valid patent because she filed a patent application first.