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Intellectual Property

Apr. 9, 2009

Courts Need New Map for Handling Patent Litigation

Yahoo's chief IP counsel, Jeanine Hayes, says courts are in desperate need of new guidelines on how to handle litigation over patents.

By Jeanine Hayes

Legislation proposing the first sweeping reforms of the U.S. patent system in over 50 years is making its way through Congress. Because intellectual property is an essential component of California's economy, it is imperative that Congress tackle this complex issue thoughtfully.

Many aspects of patent reform already have broad-based support. All sides agree that the quality of the patent review process needs improvement and more patent examiners...

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