The United States is one of the most innovative nations in the world. The foundation for our strength in innovation rests on our commitment to the rule of law and our strong system of protecting intellectual property… Read More »
An MD+DI blog post by Arundhati Parmar this past March, titled “You Think Patents = Innovation? Wrong,” accepts at face value the assertions made by law professors Robin Felman and Mark Lemley in their article “Does Patent… Read More »
As Mayor of Dillon, CO, I have deep concern that Congress is continuing to consider sweeping anti-innovation legislation in the form of H.R. 9, the Innovation Act and S. 1137, the PATENT Act. If enacted, these bills… Read More »
At the end of each summer, members of Congress return home for the August recess. The goal for most is to reconnect with their constituents and educate themselves on issues that are important to district voters. This… Read More »
“I have not failed. I’ve discovered ten thousand ways that don’t work.” The quote, ascribed to celebrated inventor (and prolific patent holder) Thomas Edison, captures the innate optimism of those who engage in the exhausting, risk-laden work… Read More »
In what can only be characterized as a bizarre, rambling, and intellectually dishonest article, The Economist has inexplicably taken the position that patents are not necessary for innovation. This anti-patent hit piece is full of inaccuracies and… Read More »
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Last month, conservative groups began running ads aimed at stopping one of the more aggressive patent reform bills floating through Congress. The groups — the American Conservative Union, Club for Growth and Eagle Forum… Read More »
Several patent-reform bills are circulating through Congress. As an inventor, entrepreneur, and high-tech intellectual-property litigation consultant, I have seen patent reform from many angles. The Innovation Act (H.R. 9) and the PATENT Act (S. 1137) should concern… Read More »
Ever since the first patent in the United States was issued to Samuel Winslow on a new process to make salt, patents have been an integral part of the American economy. The Constitution, along with the Patent… Read More »
Decline of U.S. Patent Filings for the First Time in 6 Years – Interview with Former Director of USPTO* *Mr. David Kappos: Joined IBM in 1983 and became its Vice President (in charge of intellectual property) in… Read More »
