The Future of Patent Policy

Director Richard M. Bemben moderated the panel “The Future of Patent Policy” at IAM Connect: Patent Policy & Litigation 2023 on November 15, 2023. This two-day virtual event explored the developments of patent policy and the impact of litigation trends in the US landscape. Topics included: the continuing debate and latest developments over the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, US government reaction to the European Commission’s draft SEP policy, the future of FRAND disputes and U.S antitrust policy, evolving venue strategies in Texas and Delaware US district courts, what you need to know about the PREVAIL Act and PTAB discretionary denials, and more.

Panel Description

As Senators Thom Tillis and Chris Coons aim to restore patent eligibility, what compromise needs to emerge to pass the legislation, and how would it impact the status quo?

• The continuing debate and latest developments over the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act
• Pro-reform vs anti-reform: is there a middle ground?
• Outcomes for patent prosecution and enforcement if PERA becomes law