The Hill: The unheralded agency protecting America’s innovation edge by Frank Cullen
A little-known federal agency might be our most powerful asset in the race for global tech leadership. The International Trade Commission (ITC) has the power to deter patent infringement abroad and at home by blocking infringers’ access… Read More »
Forbes: The US Needs A New, Pro-Patent, Pro-Growth Innovation Policy by Alden Abbott
The United States has the world’s largest and most innovative economy, and our patent law framework has played a major role in this success story. At the beginning of the 21st century, the U.S. maintained the strongest system… Read More »
Forbes: The 2024 Patent Landscape And A Roadmap For Future Prosperity by Alden Abbott
In two recent articles, I’ve emphasized the danger posed to America’s patent-driven world leadership in tech and innovation, stemming from U.S. Supreme Court decisions and foreign developments. Today, after examining very recent U.S. executive branch actions that undermine patents, I… Read More »
Forbes: International Threats To The Value Of American Patents by Alden Abbott
In my last Forbes commentary, I documented the weakening over the last few decades of the U.S. patent system—long a driver of technology-fueled economic growth and envy of the world. Today, let’s look at two challenges emanating… Read More »
Real Clear Policy: Restore Injunctive Relief to Keep American Innovation Alive by James Edwards
What if you won in court, but the judge ruled that you couldn’t stop the thief from continuing to use your ATM card he stole? You had to share your ATM card’s usage with the law breaker…. Read More »
The Star Tribune: Minnesota’s innovation economy can benefit from patent modernization by Kevin Rhodes
Minnesotans are innovators. We brought the world Post-it notes, water skis, the pop-up toaster and Spam products, among many other inventions. We consistently rank among the top states in the number of patents issued per capita. Today,… Read More »
The Baltimore Sun: ‘Shark Tank,’ Abraham Lincoln and the Super Soaker: an unconventional history of U.S. patents by Ed Martin
What do “Shark Tank,” Abraham Lincoln, and the Super Soaker have in common? Each has played a part in America’s longstanding and unique history of honoring the inventors who make life better for everyone. Most people who… Read More »
IPWatchdog: New Data Show There Is a Problem with the U.S. Patent System—But It’s Not Patent Trolls by Julie Carlson
If the headlines are to be believed, every aspect of American life, from farming to football, is under threat due to excessive patent litigation. While these anecdotes may seem compelling, it is important to look at the underlying data before… Read More »