These proposed reforms—particularly the restrictions on serial and parallel inter partes review (“IPR”) challenges and the requirement that petitioners stipulate to litigating validity in only one forum—represent an urgently needed course-correction to restore reliability to U.S. patent rights, strengthen American innovation, and fortify the nation’s technological leadership against foreign adversaries, especially the People’s Republic of China.

A patent-value “fee” operates as a direct tax on personal property. Without apportionment, it squarely violates the Constitution.

On February 6, 2023, the Committee for Justice filed comments with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office regarding collaboration with the...