Patent Reform Act of 2007

Bills before Congress

Business Software Alliance – “Enactment of comprehensive patent reform legislation is timely and necessary”+
Google - “These reforms will go a long way toward modernizing the patent law system to ensure it continues as an engine for economic growth and innovation.”

IEEE letter to Sen. Maj. Leader Harry Reid critical of the legislation as it stands
BIO – not happy with bill.
Phrma – “provisions in the new legislation may damage the patent system in ways that are important to innovative sectors of the U.S. economy.”
Letter from Chief Judge Michel of the Federal Circuit – courts “ill equipped” to adjudicate damage apportionment under the bill.
Coalition for 21st Century Patent Reform – “Patent Reform Should NOT Undermine the Patent System.”
Innovation Alliance – “Proposed measures that would significantly weaken the foundation of our patent system raise concern.”
AFLCIO Letter – “the bill would add a third step . . . potentially opening the door to serial patent challenges.”
Patent Office Professional Association - “The Patent Reform Act will hurt, not help, the patent system.”

The Intellectual Property Owners Association Supports some provisions, but “critical work is still needed.”
AIPLA – “a great deal of work ahead”