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Intellectual Property

Nov. 25, 2013

Congress scrutinizes patent litigation changes

Federal lawmakers signaled their intent to revisit patent litigation after the influential House Judiciary Committee overwhelmingly passed a bill last week that supporters claim would limit frivolous infringement lawsuits.


By Kevin Lee


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Two years ago, Congress passed landmark legislation to update the nation's patent system. But the America Invents Act in its final form focused on U.S. Patent and Trademark Office procedures, leaving concerns with litigation mostly unaddressed.


Last week, federal lawmakers signaled their intent to revisit patent litigation after the influential House Judiciary Committee overwhelmingly passed a bill t...

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