The U.S. Supreme Court has muddied the waters about patent eligibility in a way that threatens American innovation. Capitol Hill is beginning to discuss this as a possible legislative issue for 2019. Some would say it is as important as the intellectual property disputes in the tariff war with China… Intellectual property legislation traditionally is nonpartisan, which may make it a little easier to find a solution. All members of Congress will support preserving the patent system’s incentives for innovation if they understand what is at stake for the country.
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