Innovation Act

The Innovation Act, also known as Bill 114 hr 9, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of reforming the patent litigation system. The bill seeks to address the issue of patent trolls, which are individuals or companies that acquire patents not to produce products, but to sue other companies for infringement.

The key provisions of the Innovation Act include requiring plaintiffs in patent infringement cases to provide specific details about the alleged infringement, such as the patent number and the product or service accused of infringement. This is intended to prevent frivolous lawsuits and discourage patent trolls from filing baseless claims.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the litigation process by requiring judges to stay discovery until after claim construction, which is the process of interpreting the language of the patent claims. This is intended to reduce the cost and burden of litigation on defendants, particularly small businesses and startups. Overall, the Innovation Act is designed to promote innovation and economic growth by curbing abusive patent litigation practices. It has received bipartisan support in Congress, with proponents arguing that it will help protect businesses from costly and time-consuming patent lawsuits.