One of the most pressing issues hindering innovation in the United States is the uncertainty surrounding patent eligibility jurisprudence. Since 2005, the Supreme Court has issued four unprecedented rulings related to Section 101, the section of the Patent Act addressing determinations of what is and what is not eligible to be patented.

A strong patent system is the backbone of American competitiveness in the global economy. The U.

Strong patent rights have played a crucial role in the U. S.