Patent Reform Is Necessary for American Innovation
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team takes a look at why a patent reform for the current U.S. patent system is necessary for American innovation as it has been criticized for being overly broad, overly litigious, and favoring large corporations.
Will Congress Be Able to Break Up Big Tech?
The effort to break up Big Tech has stalled in Congress. The House has taken bills that could break up the tech giants off the table for now. As a result, efforts to break up Big Tech have shifted to the courts. The Justice Department and eight states filed a suit aiming to break up […]
Overcoming Patent Quantity-Driven Mindset in US Companies
Experts recommend US companies overcome their patent quantity over quality mindset when it comes to patents and innovation. For many companies, the extent of groundbreaking innovation is often demonstrated through the acquisition of patents. Evaluating research productivity typically involves assessing the number of inventions that have originated from a company’s research and development (R&D) capabilities, […]
The State of Asian Patents and Innovation
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team explores the state of Asian patents and innovation as 66% of the global patents in 2020 were filed in Asia, China has laid out a five-year intellectual property plan with the goal of being the high-value patent global leader, while the U.S. has introduced their SEPs to promote technology innovation.
The Role of Patents in Developing Cutting-Edge Technologies
Two new patent bills have been introduced that will have major implications innovators developing cutting-edge technologies. The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) of 2023 would eliminate all judicially created exceptions to US patent eligibility law. The Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act would significantly overhaul current Patent Trial and Appeal Board […]
Patent Eligibility Reform Is Needed
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team explores why a patent eligibility reform has been a topic of debate for years as the current patent eligibility standards are outdated and leads to too many patent infringement lawsuits being filed.
CHIPS Act Is Good for Innovation
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team covers how the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 will encourage innovation in the semiconductor industry through grants and other incentives.
Driving Economic Impact Through Technology Innovation – An Introduction
This important introduction into our broader discussion about the economic impact of technology innovation outlines some of the ways that innovation not only contributes to economic growth, opportunity, and prosperity, but has become a critical driver of all three. We also make the case that investing in technology innovation, ensuring that technology innovation as an ecosystem is protected, and creating a judicial and regulatory environment that encourages innovation rather than hindering it, are all three paramount objectives for countries that understand that technology innovation is a critical driver of sustainable and positive economic growth.
Innovators vs Implementers
In this introductory discussion into the divide between technology innovators and technology implementers, we explore the motivation behind efforts by technology implementers to devalue innovators’ IP portfolios.
Leave Amazon out of Big Tech Regulation — it Doesn’t have a Monopoly
Plus, the Company’s Package Delivery and Hiring Spree Have Boosted the Economy During the Pandemic A 450-page report by the House antitrust subcommittee released this week rocked the technology industry. Calls for regulation have accelerated as Capitol Hill ramps up what it sees as anti-competitive behavior to widespread abuse of technology hurting privacy, security and […]
FTC Arguments Against Qualcomm Fail to Impress 9th Circuit Court
Last Thursday, the 9th Circuit Court heard arguments from the FTC, Qualcomm, and the Department of Justice, in what was the latest chapter of the controversial FTC v. Qualcomm, Inc “antitrust” case – a case which you may recall from our coverage and analysis here last year. Arguments, which were intended to last roughly an […]
Opinion: It Only Took a Few Days of Testimony for the FTC’s Case Against Qualcomm to Fall Apart – Part 3
How the future of critical US technology investments, US 5G leadership, and US National Security could be irreversibly damaged by a faulty verdict. The FTC’s very strange case against Qualcomm: A recap of what has happened so far. United States District Judge Lucy Koh may be the most powerful person in America right now. Over […]
