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July 29, 2007

Patent Reform - Getting Ready for the August Recess

Patent reform is the buzzword around the patent world right now and, for once, the news is not limited to geeks, wonks and inventors.  The mass media appears to have gotten the "patent reform" bug as well - although, it appears that the "fixing the ridiculous" meme is taking hold. 

For example:

Congress tackles patent-law reform -- via the baltimoresun.com

WASHINGTON - Crustless peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches, a way to move sideways on a swing, a technique for exercising cats using a laser pointer - these are among the inventions patented in the United States over the years.

Now Congress is trying to cut down on poor-quality or downright ridiculous patents, and at the same time adapt the patent system to a high-tech era in which computers and other electronic devices might contain thousands of patentable parts.

We will be exploring all things patent reform here at Phosita during the month of August, so send us your stories, frustrations and rumors.  Of course, we will not reveal your name, slant or employer - so, send it to:  douglas.sorocco+reformtip@gmail.com

See you in August!

Posted by Douglas Sorocco at 09:12 PM.
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