Today Marks a Victory for Patent Trolls
WASHINGTON, 2014-5-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French on the announcement that Senate Judiciary Committee has shelved the patent reform bill:
“Withdrawing the patent reform bill is a victory for patent trolls.
“We are deeply disappointed that groups representing the status quo have continued to stall and stymie attempts at effective patent reform.
“Even though this is a loss for Main Street merchants, end-users will continue to work with those committed to strengthening and reforming our patent system. Small business owners, retailers, grocers, banks, coffee shops and restaurants need patent relief now, and without Senate action the problem will only grow worse.
“We will not rest until the bipartisan compromise ironed out by Senators Schumer and Cornyn is brought before the Judiciary Committee for consideration.
“Let’s hope this setback marks the last victory for patent trolls.”
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