Since the Supreme Court’s 2014 Alice decision it has been unclear what is or is not eligible for patent protection in the U.S. This has led to many American inventors, innovators, and investors abandoning inventions and critical R&D, and given a leg up to U.S. competitors. Without clarity about what is patentable, the innovation that … We Need Predictability in Our Patent System to Promote American Innovation
What is efficient infringement? According to Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property (CPIP), efficient infringement occurs when a company deliberately chooses to infringe a patent because it is cheaper to fight off a legal challenge from an inventor than it is to license the patent. This practice is especially harmful to small inventors and … What is Efficient Infringement?
In February, a diverse group of patent and IP experts gathered in Washington, D.C. for the Inventing America 2019 Conference to discuss the future of America’s innovation economy — particularly what can be done to strengthen our ailing patent system. Below, we share five videos featuring some of these experts sharing their view of what … IP Experts Reveal How to Strengthen American Innovation
In February, a group of policymakers and IP experts gathered at the Inventing America 2019 conference to discuss the steps necessary to restore America’s place as the global patent and innovation leader. Below we highlight several key quotes from policymakers at the conference that underscore the importance of strengthening intellectual property protections and patent rights … Key Quotes from the Inventing America Conference
Patents have helped shape the American economic and cultural landscape as we know it for over 200 years. Inventors and entrepreneurs continue to see the value of IP and patents, especially as our country continues to compete for technological innovation on a global scale. In this blog post, we highlight three entrepreneurs who believe in … 3 Entrepreneurs Who Have Demonstrated the Importance of Strong Patent Rights
In February of 2018, attorney Andrei Iancu assumed his new role as the Director of the United States Patent Office. Since then, Director Iancu has proven himself a champion for inventors. Here are 5 quotes you should read that outline his view in strengthening the patent system. Director Iancu is a true champion of the … New USPTO Leadership Bodes Well for Inventors
Patents matter. But it’s not just the small-time inventor in the garage that feels the benefit of patent and IP ownership. Startups, small business, American workers, and the overall U.S. economy all benefit from a strong patent system. Here are 7 facts showing the power of patents and intellectual property: 1 Patents Increase Startups’ Employment … 7 Facts Showing the Power of Patents
2018 was a significant year in patent news. In this post, we share four key moments that you should know about. On June 19th, the United States celebrated the commemoration of its 10 millionth patent. The occasion was held at George Washington’s estate in Mt. Vernon, where a rebuilt version of Washington’s Patent 3X (the … The Year in Patent News: 2018 Recap
As mentioned in our last blog post, four pro-patent bills have been introduced recently in Congress to address the weakened state of our nation’s patent system. Below are several steps you can take to encourage Congress to take action on this critical issue and to support efforts to strengthen patent protections for American inventors. Send … 3 Ways You Can Support American Inventors
The United States has lost its reputation as the global gold standard for IP and patent protection. In 2018, the U.S. fell to 12th place in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s international ranking of patent system strength, falling behind countries such as South Korea and Spain. The U.S. also fell out of the top 10 … 4 Patent Bills You Should Know About in 2018