Ex-Federal Circuit Chief Judge Michel: 35 Years Later, Patents Are Weaker Than Ever
Imagine pouring years into an AI invention, only for giants to copy it freely. Paul Michel's 35-year view shows why patents failed — and how Congress might save them.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Federal Circuit brought patent uniformity post-1982, but Supreme Court rulings like Alice reversed gains. 𝕏
- Weak patents hurt inventors most — copycats thrive, innovation stalls, echoing 1970s Japan tech theft. 𝕏
- Congress has pending fixes; without them, U.S. risks losing AI edge to China and Europe. 𝕏
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Originally reported by IPWatchdog
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