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The IP Climate is Changing - What You Should Know

Litigation, Legislation and the Impact on Innovation
Sweeping changes that will forever impact the landscape of intellectual property and innovation are happening today. Proposed federal legislation is poised to disrupt inventors' Constitutional right to own their work. Concurrently, landmark court cases are in deliberation that will impact patentability and university research.

IP Advocate promotes and protects the rights of research scientists, and is a leading voice for the academic community in the current debate over the Patent Reform Act of 2009.

Look into IPAO's coverage of critical current events in legislation and litigation

What the Experts are Saying: Legislative & Judicial IP Reform
Chief Justice Dispels Myths Driving Patent Reform
Chief Justice Paul Michel of the Federal Court of Appeals discusses the myths that have been used to advance patent 'reform'. He dispels the hype and exposes the hazards the current Patent Reform Act pose to the economy and the American patent system. Consider Judge Michel's expert perspective on "A Strong Patent System" >>
 
Rebuilding the Road to Innovation
IPAO founder Dr. Renee Kaswan speaks out in November's BNA Life Sciences Law & Industry Report. Kaswan discusses the fallout from the landmark ruling in Stanford v. Roche and what it will mean for both university and inventor. Learn how IPAO strives for Rebuilding the Road to Innovation >>
 
The Patent Reform Humbug
Patent attorney John Connors presents the argument that the proposed Patent Reform Act of 2009 will result in patent devaluation and is not reform at all, but rather a throwback to a model that favors monopolies and cartels over individual freedom. Delve into The Patent Reform Humbug to see the dangers of the proposed reform scheme >>
 
Big Business v. Inventors
The proposed 'reform' legislation currently before Congress will force inventors to wrestle for their IP rights, if approved as drafted. What has been termed 'reform' is appropriation of the patent system by the interests of big business at the expense of innovators. Check out Patent Reform: What's at Stake, Why It Matters >>
 
Supreme Court Considers Patentability
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the "case of the century for patent law" this November, but will likely not issue its opinion until spring. This ruling will be critical to academic researchers and all inventors who deal in method patents. Discover the importance of the Supreme Court Hearings on Patentability >>

Wake Up Call to Patent Reform

University Inventors Align to Protect Rights
University researchers have allies in small business and manufacturing interests in the fight over patent reform. These unlikely bedfellows have united in an effort to keep the patent system strong and protect intellectual property rights and America's spirit of innovation. See how Industry and University Inventors Align in Wake Up Call to Patent Reform >>

IPAO Joins with Small Business to Oppose Patent 'Reform'
IP Advocate has formed a strategic alliance with the Small Business Coalition on Patent Legislation to counter proposed patent 'reform' legislation now in the House and Senate. This alliance will amplify the voices of researchers and innovators who will be adversely impacted by the passage of this scheme. Learn how IP Advocate is working to protect the rights of university researchers in the debate over patent 'reform' >>
Information You Need Today

Proposed Legislation - Read S. 515, H.R. 1260 and S. 610

Follow the Money Trail - Who's Lobbying the Senate and House for Patent "Reform"

Contact your Senators and Representative - Say "No" to the Patent Reform Act of 2009

Review the Controversial Ruling in Stanford v. Roche

Read the Supreme Court arguments - Bilski and Warsaw v. USPTO

See How Judicial Patent Reform is Leveling the Patent Playing Field

Examine Recent Court Cases to See Judicial Patent Reform at Work

Go Beyond the Rhetoric to Understand the Myth of Runaway Damages in Patent Cases

  

Steve Perlman Says - Inventors Deserve a Voice in Patent Reform

Ron Katznelson Muses - Is This The Perfect Storm of Patent Reform?

Robert J. Shapiro & Aparna Mathur Explore - The Economic Implications of Patent Reform

Scott Shane's Analysis - Problems to be Expected from Expanded Administrative Challenges to U.S. Patents

Tom Feeney & Andrew Grossman Want You to Know - Patent Proposal Puts Property and Innovation at Risk

Innovation Alliance Applauds Chief Judge Paul Michel's Efforts to Protect Patents

U.S. Congress Member Worries Patent Reform Pits Industries Against Each Other
 
 
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