the rise of so-called "patent trolls" that exist solely to extort disproportionate
foreign patent systems currently possess. Critics argue that the existing
swath of companies, from major manufacturers (think General Electric, 3M and
like Qualcomm that rely heavily on licensing their patents.
"The bill will still erode, not strengthen, patent protections thereby dampening
in America," Robert Holleyman, president of the Business Software Alliance,
Both measures that passed this week share a number of core components,
actually make it to the president's desk this time around still remains to
counter that the system has become skewed in favor of patent holders, spurring
swath of companies, from major manufacturers (think General Electric, 3M and
Tessera and AmberWave Systems, voiced similar reservations about the House version.
limiting what are perceived as excessive damage awards, and keeping questionable
like Qualcomm that rely heavily on licensing their patents.
attempt at such massive overhauls sputtered and ultimately died over intense
slate of House and Senate politicians ultimately approve the bills in floor votes.
actually make it to the president's desk this time around still remains to
some of which have been the source of considerable controversy among the warring industries.