House Report:Please see the House Report on HR1908 explaining the House’s view of why this particular patent reform bill is necessary. The report includes a marked-up version of the current version of the bill. A vote is being threatened for this week or next.
Law Firms Loving Reform: Advertising with Google Adwords and other online media is relatively cheap — especially when compared with typical IP firm advertising costs that can easly run $10,000 for a single full sheet ad in an ill-read monthly. Typically, online ads serve as a way for smaller companies receive publicity. Interestingly, several major lawfirms — notably Fish & Richardson along with Thelen Reid — have set up camp on Google for any searches relating to Patent Reform.