some of which have been the source of considerable controversy among the warring industries.
swath of companies, from major manufacturers (think General Electric, 3M and
Meanwhile, high-tech companies have applauded the bills' passage. They
said in a statement after the vote.
counter that the system has become skewed in favor of patent holders, spurring
Enactment of the bills "is essential to future innovation and prosperity

Enactment of the bills "is essential to future innovation and prosperity
foreign patent systems currently possess. Critics argue that the existing
Meanwhile, high-tech companies have applauded the bills' passage. They
counter that the system has become skewed in favor of patent holders, spurring
Meanwhile, high-tech companies have applauded the bills' passage. They
counter that the system has become skewed in favor of patent holders, spurring
damage awards or royalty payments out of deep-pocketed companies like theirs.
patents off the books in the first place.
some of which have been the source of considerable controversy among the warring industries.
be seen. Both proposals continue to face considerable resistance from a broad
The bills were identical when they were unveiled with some fanfare at a press