Press Release

CPF Statement on Passage of the Innovation Act of 2013 Through the House Judiciary Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE: November 21, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Coalition for Patent Fairness today thanks Chairman Goodlatte, Representative Lofgren, and the members of the House Judiciary Committee for their work yesterday on the passage of H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act of 2013, through committee. The strong bipartisan vote reflects a recognition among committee members of the need to address ongoing abuses of our patent system in order to allow America's economy to thrive.

We will continue to seek needed improvements in the bill as it moves toward the floor. But in the meantime, we are impressed by the leadership that produced a 33-5 consensus during a time when Washington has otherwise suffered from a great deal of gridlock. We look forward to working with the Members of the Committee and the House as we move toward consideration of the Innovation Act before the full House.

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The Coalition for Patent Fairness is a diverse group of companies and industry associations dedicated to enhancing U.S. innovation, job creation, and competitiveness in the global market by modernizing and strengthening our nation’s patent system.

Contact: Kaitlyn Buss, [email protected]

For more information, visit http://www.patentfairness.org.