I thank you. I want to applaud the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Massie). This is exactly what will improve this measure considerably. Mr. Chair, the language currently in section 5 will not likely curb abusive patent litigation. It needs substantial revisions to be effective and to remove loopholes which allow manufacturers and others to avoid litigation. Striking section 5 of the bill will give patent stakeholders, retailers, and customers more time to improve the customer stay provision. I support the gentleman's amendment.
On the recordDecember 5, 2013
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