Know the Issue

Patents matter. The Coalition for 21st Century Patent Reform believes the U.S. patent system has been effective since the signing of our Constitution, but important reforms are needed. In the effort of better familiarizing yourself with the issues relating to patent reform please visit the following links to learn about the U.S. patent system, a four-year study and report conducted by the National Academy of Sciences, and the status of current legislation.

Key Principles for Reform

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources/Links

Current Legislation