June 2005

Conference on Patent Reform

Following the years of review and study of the U.S. Patent System, the National Academies Board on Science Technology and Economics (STEP) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued reports with recommendations on modernizing U.S. Patent Law.  AIPLA thoroughly reviewed both reports and prepared detailed responses to each.  Many stakeholders in the patent system will be affected by the changes recommended.  We therefore initiated an important dialogue to solicit the stakeholders’ participation about what the problems are and what changes need to be made.  At the series of Town Meetings held in February and March, we heard from the stakeholders.  These Town Meetings culminated in a conference in Washington, DC, taking into account all of the feedback we received during these programs.

Click here to view the National Academies' STEP Board Report and AIPLA's Response.
Click here to view the Federal Trade Commission's Report and AIPLA's Response.
Click here to view the transcripts of Town Meetings on Patent Reform.

• The final wrap up program was conducted on June 9, 2005 at the The National Academy of Sciences Building Auditorium in Washington, DC.  Transcripts from this program are now available by clicking HERE.