Patent Protection: Owner Must Consent to Challenges of Validity.
This bill introduces a major change to patent law, requiring the patent owner's permission before any third party can formally challenge the patent's validity. This makes existing patents significantly harder for competitors or other entities to overturn. The legislation aims to strengthen the legal rights of inventors and companies holding patents, potentially impacting market competition.
Key points
Requires patent owners to consent before a petition for review (challenging validity) can be filed.
Strengthens the legal position of patent holders by limiting the ability of third parties to initiate patent challenges without permission.
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