As the administration continues its efforts to restore the patent system, a crucial aspect is often overlooked: patent quality.
Patent quality is the single issue that affects all stakeholders… By tackling quality, the USPTO can improve the patent system without picking winners and losers.
Discussions about restoring injunctive relief are incomplete without considering patent quality, as poor quality patents can be used to extort money from companies.
The administration's actions must prioritize patent quality to avoid reverting to the pre-America Invents Act era.
Author's summary: Patent quality is crucial for a fair patent system.