House Passes Innovation Act to Make Reforms to our Patent System

Statement

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The House of Representatives today approved H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 325-91. This bipartisan bill takes steps to combat the ever increasing problem of abusive patent litigation.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman and chief sponsor of the Innovation Act Bob Goodlatte applauded the bill's passage:

"In recent years, we have seen an exponential increase in the use of weak or poorly-granted patents by so-called patent trolls to file numerous patent infringement lawsuits against American businesses with the hopes of securing a quick payday. Everyone from independent inventors, to start-ups, to mid and large sized businesses face this constant threat.

"The enactment of the Innovation Act is something I consider central to U.S. competiveness, job creation, and our nation's future economic security. The bipartisan legislation takes meaningful steps to address the abusive practices that have damaged our patent system and resulted in significant economic harm to our nation. I am encouraged by the overwhelming support the Innovation Act received in the House and I look forward to working with the Senate to see that patent litigation reform legislation is signed into law."

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