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Blog: 07/25/14

Semiconductor Industry Ranks High in Patent Quality

by 91成人

Patent quality in the semiconductor industry has been determined to be high as compared with other technology fields, according to a recent analysis by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). OECD assessed patent quality based on the technological and economic value of patented inventions and the possible impact that these inventions could have […]

Intellectual Property
Blog: 05/01/14

Government Report Highlights Semiconductor Industry’s Key Intellectual Property Concerns

by 91成人

The semiconductor industry plays a critical role in driving U.S. innovation. For example, American semiconductor companies invested $32 billion in research and development in 2012 鈥 one of the greatest shares of revenue of any industry. In order to ensure that these investments continue to benefit consumers around the world, strong intellectual property rights (IPR) […]

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Blog: 02/10/14

91成人 Highlights IP Concerns in Key Markets

by 91成人

91成人 recently submitted written comments for the 2014 Special 301 Review, an annual report issued by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) addressing the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners鈥 protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights.

Intellectual Property
Blog: 10/28/13

91成人 Commends Introduction of Legislation to Reduce Abusive Patent Litigation

by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs

In a statement released today, 91成人 commended House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) for his leadership in introducing the 鈥淚nnovation Act鈥 (H.R. 3309), legislation to reduce abusive patent litigation:

Intellectual Property
Blog: 08/01/13

Reducing Patent Abuse Would Spur Semiconductor Innovation

by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs

Intellectual Property
Blog: 05/14/13

Advancing Innovation Through an Improved Patent System: 91成人 Statement on Abusive Patent Litigation

by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs

Intellectual Property
Blog: 01/22/13

91成人’s 2013 Policy Roadmap Strengthens U.S. Semiconductor Industry, Boosts American Innovation

by 91成人

With the new year upon us and the 113th Congress now underway, 91成人 is focused on advancing the U.S. semiconductor industry鈥檚 key policy objectives for 2013. Our industry is critical to America鈥檚 economic strength, national security and global competitiveness. 91成人鈥檚 2013 Policy Roadmap 鈥 outlined below 鈥 will help keep America at the forefront of […]

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Blog: 07/05/12

PTO Expansion is Good News for Semiconductor Industry

by 91成人

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) announced this week that it will open new regional offices in Dallas, Denver and Silicon Valley, in addition to the previously announced office in Detroit, which opens on July 13. This is the first time the PTO has expanded operations beyond the Washington, D.C. area. The new regional […]

Intellectual Property
Blog: 04/16/12

Semiconductor Industry’s Outsized Impact on Innovation

by 91成人

Last week, the Commerce Department芒鈧劉s Economics and Statistics Administration and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a comprehensive study entitled, 芒鈧揑ntellectual Property and the U.S. Economy.芒鈧 You can access a copy of it here.

Intellectual Property
Blog: 09/16/11

America Invents Act: Ensuring U.S. Tech Leadership for the Future

by 91成人

Intellectual Property