Download This PaperCurrent Proposals to Amend U.S. Patent Law
19 Pages Posted: 6 Nov 2013 Last revised: 9 Oct 2016
Date Written: November 5, 2013
Abstract
This Briefing Paper was produced in conjunction with the American University Washington College of Law Patent Policy Forum being held on Nov. 8, 2013. The Forum will explore current proposals to amend U.S. patent law to address issues surrounding non-practicing entity (PAE) litigation, software and business methods patents and standards-essential and FRAND-encumbered patents. The Briefing Paper summarizes the legislative and administrative proposals that are currently on the table in each of these areas, and is intended to be a springboard for informed policy discussion.
Keywords: patent, PAE, NPE, troll, software, business method, legislation, PTO, patent reform
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Jorge L. Contreras (Contact Author)
University of Utah - S.J. Quinney College of Law ( email )
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Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0730
United States
Ryan Schneer
American University - Washington College of Law ( email )
4300 Nebraska Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States