Political Quotes

“The manager's amendment was developed based on discussions with a cross-range of industry stakeholders, the input of Members from the House and Senate, the courts, and the administration, including the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. My amendment consists of technical edits and a few modifications that improve the bill. The manager's amendment includes clarifications and edits to the limitations on discovery prior to a Markman or a claim construction hearing. They ensure that the provision works effectively and can be complied with, providing additional discretion for the courts to ensure the provision does not result in reverse gamesmanship. The amendment also makes clarifications to the bankruptcy provisions so that they work properly, ensuring that U.S. law is followed and not foreign law. Further, it includes modifications to the deadlines for various studies to provide the agencies enough time to prepare and develop their reports. The manager's amendment makes additional clarifications and modifications that, on the whole, make necessary and positive improvements to our patent system. The Innovation Act targets abusive patent litigation, protects the patent system, increases transparency, prevents extortion, and provides greater clarity. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support the amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.”