Patent Reform Update: Studying the Studies on Patent Litigation

Intellectual Property Practice Group

The America Invents Act, the first substantial legislative changes to patent law, took effect two years ago.  Late last year, attempts to reform patent law further stalled when late opposition to the proposed act was voiced.  This year, a number of legislative proposals are under consideration.  Some proponents of patent reform cite increasing patent litigation as a key sign that reform is necessary, while opponents argue that the empirical evidence used to support those claims is faulty.  Our panel of experts will debate new and old empirical evidence, and the underlying need for further patent reform.

Featuring:

• Mr. Eli Dourado, Director of Technology Policy Program, Research Fellow, Mercatus Center, George Mason University School of Law
• Prof. Jay P. Kesan, H. Ross & Helen Workman Research Scholar, Director, Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Law, University of Illinois College of Law
• Prof. Kristen J. Osenga, Professor of Law, University of Richmond School of Law

The America Invents Act, the first substantial legislative changes to patent law, took effect two years ago.  Late last year, attempts to reform patent law further stalled when late opposition to the proposed act was voiced.  This year, a number of legislative proposals are under consideration.  Some proponents of patent reform cite increasing patent litigation as a key sign that reform is necessary, while opponents argue that the empirical evidence used to support those claims is faulty.  Our panel of experts will debate new and old empirical evidence, and the underlying need for further patent reform.

Featuring:

• Mr. Eli Dourado, Director of Technology Policy Program, Research Fellow, Mercatus Center, George Mason University School of Law
• Prof. Jay P. Kesan, H. Ross & Helen Workman Research Scholar, Director, Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Law, University of Illinois College of Law
• Prof. Kristen J. Osenga, Professor of Law, University of Richmond School of Law

There is no cost to attend this event.
Lunch will be served.