Darrell Issa is a retired Army captain, patentee, and a former business owner (Remember the “viper” car alarm). Mr. Issa is also a member of the House of Representatives (R-Orange County).
On January 12, the House passed Issa’s patent court pilot program:
H. R. 34: To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges.