For those in Congress who value innovation as the lifeblood of American economic and technological leadership, the signals from bipartisan lawmakers and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office could not be clearer. It is time for lawmakers, particularly Republicans, to seize this opportunity and move forward boldly on pro-patent legislation.
The first Trump administration demonstrated a clear commitment to strengthening patent protections. Many within the innovation and intellectual property community hoped a second term would sustain that momentum. The early evidence has been mixed, with decidedly positive moves from USPTO and certain other corners of the Trump administration. USPTO Deputy Director Coke Stewart, returning from the first term, has moved quickly to reinforce the agency’s mission of reliability and respect for patent rights. That continuity is welcome.
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