David L. Newman
Arnstein & Lehr Partner David L. Newman authors “Standing on the Shoulders of the Framers of the U.S. Constitution’s Patent and Copyright Clause.” In the article Mr. Newman states:
Patent monetization is still the principle by which inventors are motivated and is the engine that drives innovation. Rapid disclosure and advancement of innovations allow the common man and woman to stand on the shoulders of giants and benefit from life-improving technologies. High rates of patent activity reflect a high rate of innovation and a vibrant economy. The framers of the Constitution envisioned a matching patent monetization system that could efficiently harness such patent activity by economically and fairly compensating all types of inventors. Under such a system, the framers would have been satisfied that the Patent and Copyright Clause was achieving its purpose if increasing levels of patent filings were properly managed and equal levels of patent monetization were provided for all inventors. Doing so would help to sustain patently “mad” economic growth.
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Standing on the shoulders of the framers of the U.S. Constitution’s Patent and Copyright Clause
