This is the story about patents, but more importantly, it’s a story about how the United States has become a modern day version of the Banana Republic. The term “Banana Republic” was coined by American author O. Henry in… Read More »
For Immediate Release: Date: March 20, 2018 Contact: AnnMarie Graham Office: (202) 225-2015 Reps. Stivers, Foster Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect American Ingenuity WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced… Read More »
Entrepreneurship and innovation are cornerstones to American ingenuity and economic growth. The patent system in the United States has traditionally allowed inventors to benefit from the fruits of their labor, and driving competition for the next inventor… Read More »
In mid-February, venture capital research firm CB Insightsreleased an Artificial Intelligence Trends Report which showed that the United States is giving up the lead in early stage funding of AI businesses to its economic rival China. In 2017, 48 percent of… Read More »
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s newly released global ranking of patent systemstrength shows the U.S. patent system has slipped to 12th place in 2018, down from 10th last year. Before 2017, the United States held the top spot. This is… Read More »
Business embraces risk. Supply-chain interruptions, slow-growth environments, changing tastes and good old-fashioned competition are all challenges that businesses large and small willingly face. In a healthy economy, risks are balanced with reward, encouraging entrepreneurs to bring new… Read More »
We’re No. 12! We’re No. 12! That is not the chant that a proud American might have been cheering at the Olympic Village in Pyeongchang. President Trump isn’t likely to break out this little tidbit of information… Read More »
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the federal agency charged with securing certain intellectual property, has become an enemy of America’s inventors. How is it that an office charged with protecting innovation is now subverting it? READ… Read More »
Dear Members of Congress, On behalf of the undersigned organizations, representing millions of Americans, we urge you to support S.1390, the STRONGER Patents Act of 2017. The STRONGER Patents Act will provide relief and support to American… Read More »
The United States has long been viewed as a leader, especially in the innovation space. Through a system that values ambition, hard work and entrepreneurial spirit, this country has seen incredible technological advances and productivity. However, as… Read More »
