Title
To Promote Innovation: The Proper Balance of Competition and Patent Law and Policy
Author
Federal Trade Commission
Date
1/01/2005
(Original Publish Date: 2003)
(Original Publish Date: 2003)
Abstract
This FTC report discusses the contributions of patent law and competition to innovation, consumer welfare, and our nation's prosperity. It identifies problems, including that of questionable patents, and makes recommendations for the patent system to maintain a proper balance with competition law and policy.