USPTO’s Patent Proposal: A Gift-Wrapped Nightmare for Innovation!
EFF opposes USPTO’s new rules that would make challenging dubious patents nearly impossible, giving patent trolls a dream come true. Inter partes review (IPR) needs to stay open and effective to avoid a patent apocalypse. Speak up before the deadline and help stop this potential patent pandemonium!
Hot Take:
Is the USPTO trying to become the Fairy Godmother of Patent Trolls? The EFF thinks so, and they’re not having it! With new rules that could put patent challenges out of reach, it looks like the only thing we’ll be granting is a wish for trolls to run rampant. A shout-out to everyone who hasn’t commented yet: grab your digital pen and give the USPTO a piece of your mind before Cinderella’s slipper turns into a patent lawsuit!
Key Points:
– EFF opposes USPTO’s proposed rules that limit public challenges to bad patents.
– Proposed rules make inter partes review (IPR) less accessible, favoring patent trolls.
– New rules could force defendants to choose between IPR and other legal defenses.
– Timing manipulation could allow patent owners to avoid challenges.
– Public comments are still open, and participation is encouraged.