SIIA - Software & Information Industry Association
07/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/05/2024 22:15
In the News: Commentary: Reject Prevail to protect small business — Stephanie Martz and Chris Mohr
In the News: Commentary: Reject Prevail to protect small business - Stephanie Martz and Chris Mohr
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) was mentioned in a recent Journal Courier article discussing the challenges posed by bad patents. The article highlighted how poorly worded or overly broad patents can lead to costly litigation for businesses, forcing many to settle rather than face expensive legal battles. SIIA President Chris Mohr, alongside the National Retail Federation, emphasized the importance of inter-partes review, a process created by the America Invents Act to efficiently challenge bad patents. They warned that the proposed Prevail Act threatens this safeguard, advocating instead for strengthening the patent examination process to protect innovation and consumers.