Patent Reform: Fostering Innovation and Strengthening American Competitiveness

Should the U.S. patent system continue to reward innovation to strengthen American competitiveness? The American system of intellectual property protection has driven substantial investments in research and development and resulted in
groundbreaking innovations in information and medical technologies. The incentive to invest in inventions fostered by strong United States patents has nurtured our economy and helped make the U.S. a global leader in technology and innovation. Will measures to reform the U.S. patent system help or hinder American competitiveness? What are your thoughts?