The American Patent System-the engine that drives investment in invention

Abstract

The American Patent System grants to inventors powerful and enforceable exclusive rights in inventions. It is unique, and superior to other patent systems, giving inventors a better opportunity to obtain and enforce a patent on their invention than in any other country. These unique features create a favorable climate for investment in inventions, and the American economy is evidence of this. Proposed changes in the American Patent System, if enacted, would diminish the value of a United States Patent, and the incentive to invest in inventions. >