Chairman Goodlatte Applauds Senate Introduction of Patent Reform Bill

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the statement below regarding the introduction of patent reform legislation by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.). “I am encouraged that Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Leahy and a bipartisan coalition of other Senators have introduced legislation to combat the ever increasing problem of abusive patent litigation.  While differences remain between the Innovation Act, which I introduced in the House earlier this year, and the Senate bill, I look forward to working with my colleagues to enact strong, meaningful reforms to curb patent litigation abuses.”Background: Earlier this year, Chairman Goodlatte introduced the bipartisan Innovation Act (H.R. 9), which addresses abusive patent litigation.  The Innovation Act previously passed the House of Representatives in the 113th Congress by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 325-91.  That legislation was supported by a wide range of groups that include stakeholders from all areas of our economy representing businesses of all kinds from every corner of our country including independent inventors and innovators.