In Ned Conley's essay "First-to-Invent: A Superior System for the United States", he explains:

"After lying dormant for 25 years, the "First-to-File" idea has again come forth, this time as a part of a plan for the international harmonization of patent laws.

"Although the Patent and Trademark Office supported this changes 25 years ago, the proposal drew widespread opposition from representatives of industry, small business, individual inventors, and legal associations."

As a result, the proposal was soundly defeated."

The conversion of the U.S. patent system to harmonize with the rest of the world's "First-to-File" system needs to be looked at and studied by every individual who is concerned with how it might affect our country's future."

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