In case you missed it: Sen. Cory Gardner, Sen. Brian Schatz, & Sen. Roger Wicker joined us at #VC2016 to talk internet policy: https://youtu.be/kJmOA5Tz6g0
Correcting Misconceptions About The U.S. Patent System
There’s been a great deal of misinformation floating around about the inter partes review process (IPR) and how it impacts American inventors and innovators. So, ahead of today’s U.S. Patent Office Oversight (USPTO) Oversight Hearing with USPTO Director Andrei Iancu, IA wanted to correct some common myths about the U.S. patent system and IPR. MYTH: Read more »
From Player Pianos to Paper Notices: A Modern Update to Music Licensing Is Long Overdue
Rarely does a century-old musical instrument drive policy in Washington, but that’s exactly what’s happening in the music community at this moment. Everyone from Internet Association (IA) members to artists to record labels are supporting a new piece of legislation called the Music Modernization Act (MMA), that will help bring music licensing into the digital Read more »
Why Car Sharing Is Good For California Motorists
Cars are expensive to buy and maintain, and 95 percent of the time they sit unused. Fortunately for Californians, state lawmakers have the opportunity to make car ownership more affordable and practical. Assembly Bill 2873 would support internet-enabled car sharing, which connects vehicle owners with consumers and travelers. These legislative efforts have been stalled by rental Read more »
