But what I have seen is, in particular in the drug industry, an abuse by patent holders of that period of exclusivity.

There are no two stronger champions of the intellectual property rights of innovators and patent holders than the two leaders of this Committee, Senator Coons, Senator Tillis, and I support your efforts in that respect.

I want to know what you see as the obligation of the Patent Office to not--on the one side, protect the patent rights of the intellectual property holders, I get that, but the abuse by the patent holders to extend beyond the period of…

But what I have seen is, in particular in the drug industry, an abuse by patent holders of that period of exclusivity.

What is the ability and the commitment of the Patent Office to stop the extension of that period of exclusivity and monopoly power that has been so consistently abused by the drug companies to rip off American taxpayers, American…

It is really important, your responsibility, to have patents issued timely, appropriately, for innovators.

What is the ability and the commitment of the Patent Office to stop the extension of that period of exclusivity and monopoly power that has been so consistently abused by the drug companies to rip off American taxpayers, American…

As a Christian, a father, and conservative Member of Congress, I make no secret about it. I am absolutely 100 percent, unapologetically pro-life. I believe life begins at conception, and I believe that we must do everything we can to…

But what I have seen is, in particular in the drug industry, an abuse by patent holders of that period of exclusivity.

They have extended the patent all the way through 2023--it is now almost $3,200.

I don't get it where you get a patent, let's say for 20 years and it goes on for 30 years or 35 years.

It is really important, your responsibility, to have patents issued timely, appropriately, for innovators.

What is the ability and the commitment of the Patent Office to stop the extension of that period of exclusivity and monopoly power that has been so consistently abused by the drug companies to rip off American taxpayers, American…

This week House Republicans and the House of Representatives will be considering the fiscal year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill that prioritizes agencies and…

There are no two stronger champions of the intellectual property rights of innovators and patent holders than the two leaders of this Committee, Senator Coons, Senator Tillis, and I support your efforts in that respect.

we have an administration that has basically declared war on a very, very important industry.

The judicial system gets weaponized to block U.S. development.

This issue because of its severity should not be a partisan issue.