{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://web.archive.org/web/20131104181737/http://goodlatte.house.gov/press_releases/465", "GOODLATTE INTRODUCES PATENT LITIGATION REFORM BILL", "2013-10-23", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Robert Goodlatte", "G000289", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "GOODLATTE INTRODUCES PATENT LITIGATION REFORM BILL \n                      \n                      \tWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte introduced a bill today to address the ever increasing problem of abusive patent litigation.\u00a0 The bipartisan Innovation Act (H.R. 3309) builds on the reforms that were made last Congress in the America Invents Act and addresses certain abusive practices taking place in our Courts. \u201cAbusive patent litigation is a drag on our economy. Everyone from independent inventors, to start-ups, to mid and large sized businesses face this constant threat. The tens of billions of dollars spent on settlements and litigation expenses associated with abusive patent suits represent truly wasted capital \u2013 wasted capital that could have been used to create new jobs, fund R&D, and create new innovations and technologies. \u201cThe bipartisan Innovation Act is designed to eliminate the abuses of our patent system, discourage frivolous patent litigation and keep U.S. patent laws up to date.\u00a0 These important actions will help fuel the engine of American innovation and creativity, creating new jobs and growing our economy.\u201d Original cosponsors of the bill include Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), Howard Coble (R-N.C.), Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Lamar Smith (R-Texas), Anna Eshoo (D- Calif.), Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.), Tom Marino (R-Pa.), Blake Farenthold (R-Texas), and George Holding (R-N.C.). Key Components of the Innovation Act:\n                       \n                      \t\n                      \t\tTarget Abusive Patent Litigation: The bill targets abusive patent litigation behavior and not specific entities with the goal of preventing individuals from taking advantage of gaps in the system to engage in litigation extortion.\u00a0 It does not attempt to eliminate valid patent litigation.\n                      \t\n                      \t\tProtects the Patent System: The patent system is integral to U.S. competitiveness.\u00a0 This legislation does not diminish or devalue patent rights in any way.\n                      \t\n                      \t\tIncreases Transparency: This legislation includes heightened pleading standards and transparency provisions. Requiring parties to do a bit of due diligence up front before filing an infringement suit is just plain common sense. It not only reduces litigation expenses, but saves the court\u2019s time and resources. Greater transparency and information is a good thing and it makes our patent system stronger.\n                      \t\n                      \t\tModernizes Fee Shifting: The legislation includes a modernized version of Section 285 fee shifting that is fair, clear and will ensure consistent judicial determinations.\n                      \t\n                      \t\tProvides Greater Clarity: The legislation provides for more clarity surrounding initial discovery, case management, joinder and the common law doctrine of customer stays.\u00a0 The bill works hand-in-hand with the procedures and practices of the Judicial Conference and the courts.\n                      \t\n                      \t\tSmall Business Education: The bill provides for small business education and outreach by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.\n                       \n                      \n                      \tA copy of the legislation can be found here and a section-by-section can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://web.archive.org/web/20131104181737/http://goodlatte.house.gov/press_releases/465"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0017589665949345, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}