Throughout 2013, various legislative proposals have again been introduced that would dramatically change patent litigation in the courts. Innovation is a core pillar of our economy, and it’s important that the public and senators themselves hear from many sources, including universities and innovative small businesses. This week, the media covered how patent reform can be … Weekly Patent News Highlights 1/9 – 1/15
We are cheered, as we head into the holidays, by hints from the Senate Judiciary Committee that patent reform will not be rushed to a vote as it was in the House. It appears that the voices of inventors and universities are being heard, and might even have an opportunity to be heard directly, in … Weekly News Highlights 12/12 – 12/19
There is a lot of misleading information about patents and the U.S. Patent System currently driving legislative changes to patent law. Ambiguous statements have been created by companies who want to remove the barriers of patents in order to reduce their overall costs and increase corporate profits. As they currently stand, the proposed patent reform … Myth Vs. Fact
Now that the dust has settled from passage of H.R. 3309, there has been a growing volume of news stories and blog posts that outline the problems with the bill and why the Senate should exercise extreme caution as it heads into hearings next week. http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/192347-weakening-paten… http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2013/12/10/the-other-side-of-the-debate-over-p… http://www.politico.com//story/2013/12/patent-reform-bipartisan-support-… http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/Patent-bill-would… http://www.patentdocs.org/2013/12/reaction-to-the-passage-of-the-innovat… http://www.economist.com/news/business/21591206-congress-takes-aim-paten… http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2013/12/03/democrats-and-republican… http://www.iam-magazine.com/blog/detail.aspx?g=9E01850B-E08B-4E60-BC42-7… http://cpip.gmu.edu/2013/12/09/the-history-of-patent-licensing-and-secon… http://alineofsight.com/policy/legislative-trolling-for-trouble
The Innovation Act H.R. 3309 was passed by the House despite numerous critics who expressed real concerns about the bill’s flaws. Problems with the bill are outlined in these media stories: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2068740/critics-to-congress-put-the-brake… http://www.forbes.com/sites/richardepstein/2013/12/04/rep-goodlattes-pat… http://www.politico.com/sponsor-content/2013/10/congress-dont-destroy-th… http://thehill.com/opinion/op-ed/192063-lets-not-miss-this-opportunity-f… http://www.omaha.com/article/20131205/NEWS/131209430/1707
To the Members who voted no yesterday and who stood up for the inventor, we thank you. Save The Inventor would like to thank the 91 representatives who voted No on the Innovation Act H.R. 3309. The representatives below understood that the “Innovation Act” is a contradicting title for a dangerous bill. They know the … Thank You U.S. Representatives For Voting No on H.R. 3309
Innovation Alliance Executive Director Brian Pomper released the following statement today regarding House passage of the Innovation Act, H.R. 3309: “Today’s vote in the House on the Innovation Act, while disappointing, was not a surprise, given the massive effort to speed it through the legislative process without real consideration. What is clear to a large … House Passes So Called Innovation Act
It was a fast paced week on the Hill as Goodlatte’s Innovation Act, H.R. 3309 was passed by the House Judiciary Committee. We expect more break neck speed action after the Thanksgiving holiday, as the bill makes its way toward a House vote. Here are a few highlights from the week in media: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-patents-copyright-p… http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20131120/opinion01/311200029/10… … Weekly News Highlights 11/14 – 21, 2013
More than a dozen letters of opposition have streamed in this week as the business community weighs in on HR 3309. The letters come from inventors, Higher Education (AAU, ACE, AAMC, APLU, AUTM, COGR), BioTech (BIO), Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), Patent Office Professional Association (POPA), the American Bar Association (ABA), the Innovation … As Goodlatte Bill Heads Into Mark Up, Inventors and Patent Holders Express Concern
Media coverage of patent reform has been gaining momentum. Each week, we will share links to a few stories we believe shed light on issues related to the various bills. http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2013/11/06/the-hidden-agenda-behind-patent-ref… http://www.fosspatents.com/2013/11/senators-appear-determined-to-take.html http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57611537-92/congress-should-avoid-knee-… http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/11/prominent-vcs-join-the-fight-…