In 2024, U.S. lawmakers considered three significant pieces of legislation aimed at revitalizing and strengthening the patent system to better support inventors: the PREVAIL Act, the RESTORE Act, and the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA). Each bill, backed by bipartisan sponsors, seeks to address longstanding issues within the patent system, restore protections for innovators, and promote technological advancement.
A Path Forward for Inventors
These three bills collectively represent a pivotal opportunity to restore balance to the U.S. patent system. The PREVAIL Act aims to reform PTAB proceedings, the RESTORE Act strengthens enforcement tools, and PERA redefines patent eligibility to foster innovation in emerging fields. Together, they align with the U.S. Constitution’s mandate to “promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts” by securing rights for inventors.
For inventors and advocates of a strong patent system, these reforms are a necessary step to protect innovation, encourage investment, and maintain U.S. leadership in technology and science.