There has been a lot going on in Washington lately, so you could be forgiven if you did not notice the recent confirmation of the next director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Andrei Iancu. However, this is bigger news than many may think: The next leader of the PTO will have the opportunity to strengthen patent quality and combat frivolous and abusive patent litigation. This has substantial implications for American small-business creation, economic growth, job creation and innovation that will be felt throughout our economy for years to come.
top of page
Recent Posts
See AllAs if the stresses of COVID weren’t already enough for American businesses trying to recover, now, businesses are suffering a resurgence of bottom-feeders known as “Patent Trolls.” Yes, American busi
United for Patent Reform Co-Chair and National Retail Federation Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Stephanie Martz wrote an op-ed in Morning Consult about the impact the next director o
Throughout the pandemic, countless patent trolls have proven they have no shame in utilizing an economic crisis to further exploit legitimate businesses. Check out this op-ed by Washington Food Indust
bottom of page