We have got to figure out a way to get them better connected.

We have got to figure out a way to get them better connected.

I worked a lot on the PACT Act. The TEAM Act was in there, Camp Lejeune toxics, and then I voted against it.

I think the patent system works best when there are clear rules of the road to guide inventors and businesses.

I worked a lot on the PACT Act. The TEAM Act was in there, Camp Lejeune toxics, and then I voted against it.

And so I think in your testimony you said currently VBA is 51 percent below tracked backlog projections and peak backlog is supposed to be estimated between 450,000 and 730,000 by October 2023 and April 2024, respectively.

I think the patent system works best when there are clear rules of the road to guide inventors and businesses.

a legislative solution is necessary to provide an appropriate patent eligibility framework to ensure the future of American innovation and American leadership in the world is secure.

Yes, I am glad you are optimistic and you look at your hiring practices.

At some point you only have so much money, and it is going to create stressors.

I did want to reemphasize the counterfeit goods.

At some point you only have so much money, and it is going to create stressors.

Well, that is good feedback. We will make sure our office catches up with the decision process, but that sounds rational.

To me, it is one of the critical areas that we need more clarity in to really have a more robust economy and to incentivize innovation.

strong, reliable, predictable IP rights are paramount to incenting U.S. innovation.

Well, that is good feedback. We will make sure our office catches up with the decision process, but that sounds rational.

I have a belief that Congress probably needs to do something, too.

I appreciate you being here today.

I think that will get our facts right.

strong, reliable, predictable IP rights are paramount to incenting U.S. innovation.

I did want to reemphasize the counterfeit goods.

To me, it is one of the critical areas that we need more clarity in to really have a more robust economy and to incentivize innovation.

This bill, I believe, restores patent eligibility to important inventions across many fields.

We also have approximately $1.2--$1.3 billion locked up that we have not been able to get access to.

I have a belief that Congress probably needs to do something, too.