Congress Urged to Bolster U.S. Innovation Through RESTORE Patent Rights Act

In a recent Law360 article, former Chief U.S. Circuit Judge Paul Michel advocates for congressional action to pass the RESTORE Patent Rights Act. According to Michel, this legislative move is critical to reinforcing patent holders’ exclusive rights, which are viewed as a driving force for innovation in the United States. The call to action comes as a response to the perceived erosion of patent rights following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2006 decision in eBay v. MercExchange. Michel contends that reversing these effects would provide a much-needed boost to American innovation by upholding the integrity and enforcement of intellectual property rights.