In a new episode of the IP Protection Matters podcast, Coke Morgan Stewart, C4IP president and CEO and former #USPTO deputy director, sat down with host Renee Giachino to discuss the #PREVAILAct, #patent myths, U.S.-China competition, and much more.
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IP Protections for Scientific Discoveries and Innovations Critical for America’s Economic Success
Coke Morgan Stewart, President and CEO of the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP), and a Former Deputy Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent…
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September 29, 2026 at 9:07 PM
In a new episode of the IP Protection Matters podcast, Coke Morgan Stewart, C4IP president and CEO and former #USPTO deputy director, sat down with host Renee Giachino to discuss the #PREVAILAct, #patent myths, U.S.-China competition, and much more.
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#Innovation and #IP rights are complementary.
In order to promote American innovation, Congress must support robust IP rights by passing bills like #PERA, the #PREVAILAct, and the #RESTORE #Patent Rights Act.
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In order to promote American innovation, Congress must support robust IP rights by passing bills like #PERA, the #PREVAILAct, and the #RESTORE #Patent Rights Act.
Watch our explainer videos to learn more about these bills:
Powering Progress: Key IP Bills Shaping America’s Futur3
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April 13, 2026 at 6:17 PM
#Innovation and #IP rights are complementary.
In order to promote American innovation, Congress must support robust IP rights by passing bills like #PERA, the #PREVAILAct, and the #RESTORE #Patent Rights Act.
Watch our explainer videos to learn more about these bills:
In order to promote American innovation, Congress must support robust IP rights by passing bills like #PERA, the #PREVAILAct, and the #RESTORE #Patent Rights Act.
Watch our explainer videos to learn more about these bills:
The #PREVAILAct and #PERA would strengthen the U.S. #patent system, increase competitiveness, and are of vital importance to America's continued economic prosperity and global competitiveness.
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PERA PREVAIL March-In Rights EU SEPs Reform TRIPS Waiver SHOP SAFE Act Patent Myth Video Series
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January 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The #PREVAILAct and #PERA would strengthen the U.S. #patent system, increase competitiveness, and are of vital importance to America's continued economic prosperity and global competitiveness.
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#C4IP President and CEO Coke Morgan Stewart was recently interviewed by IPWatchdog about her goals for C4IP's future, which include strengthening the organization's advocacy efforts and building #bipartisan support for patent reform #legislation such as the #PREVAILAct.
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Coke Stewart Appointed to Lead C4IP Weeks after Abrupt USPTO Departure
Former Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Coke Morgan Stewart, has joined the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) as President and CEO, effective today.
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September 7, 2026 at 2:18 PM
#C4IP President and CEO Coke Morgan Stewart was recently interviewed by IPWatchdog about her goals for C4IP's future, which include strengthening the organization's advocacy efforts and building #bipartisan support for patent reform #legislation such as the #PREVAILAct.
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Three #bipartisan, #bicameral patent reform bills would restore the United States' position as the world's preeminent #patent system: #PERA, the #RESTORE Patent Rights Act, and the #PREVAILAct.
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Powering Progress: Key IP Bills Shaping America’s Future
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August 13, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Three #bipartisan, #bicameral patent reform bills would restore the United States' position as the world's preeminent #patent system: #PERA, the #RESTORE Patent Rights Act, and the #PREVAILAct.
Watch our explainer videos to learn more about these bills ⬇️
Watch our explainer videos to learn more about these bills ⬇️
In a recent article for IAM, C4IP Chief Policy Officer and Counsel Jamie Simpson detailed ongoing and urgent #patent reform efforts in the 119th #Congress, including the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, #PREVAILAct, and #RESTORE Patent Rights Act.
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Patent reform in the 119th Congress: crunch time for PTAB, injunction, Section 101 bills
As the session enters home stretch, bipartisan legislation targeting PTAB practice, injunctive relief and patent eligibility face a narrowing path to passage amid a looming turnover in congressional…
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August 11, 2026 at 6:17 PM
In a recent article for IAM, C4IP Chief Policy Officer and Counsel Jamie Simpson detailed ongoing and urgent #patent reform efforts in the 119th #Congress, including the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, #PREVAILAct, and #RESTORE Patent Rights Act.
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Democratic and Republican lawmakers continue to weigh legislation to prioritize strengthening #IP protections, including #PERA, the #PREVAILAct, the #RESTORE Patent Rights Act, and the #NOFAKESAct.
Check out our key issues page to learn more about these bills:
Check out our key issues page to learn more about these bills:
Key Issues | Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP)
Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by…
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July 1, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Democratic and Republican lawmakers continue to weigh legislation to prioritize strengthening #IP protections, including #PERA, the #PREVAILAct, the #RESTORE Patent Rights Act, and the #NOFAKESAct.
Check out our key issues page to learn more about these bills:
Check out our key issues page to learn more about these bills:
Inventors, innovators, and #IP experts across America agree: meaningful #PTAB reform is needed.
Our blog post explains why stakeholders support the #USPTO's proposed reforms to curb abuse in inter partes review proceedings and legislative solutions like the #PREVAILAct.
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Our blog post explains why stakeholders support the #USPTO's proposed reforms to curb abuse in inter partes review proceedings and legislative solutions like the #PREVAILAct.
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The Case for Change: Why a Broad, Bipartisan Coalition Is Pushing for PTAB Reform | Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP)
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office just concluded a three-part listening session series on reforming the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), bringing together stakeholders from across the…
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June 22, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Inventors, innovators, and #IP experts across America agree: meaningful #PTAB reform is needed.
Our blog post explains why stakeholders support the #USPTO's proposed reforms to curb abuse in inter partes review proceedings and legislative solutions like the #PREVAILAct.
Read more:
Our blog post explains why stakeholders support the #USPTO's proposed reforms to curb abuse in inter partes review proceedings and legislative solutions like the #PREVAILAct.
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A set of three #bipartisan, bicameral #patent reform bills would restore the United States' position as the world's preeminent patent system: #PERA, the #RESTOREPatentRightsAct, and the #PREVAILAct.
Watch our explainer video series to learn more about these bills ⬇️
Watch our explainer video series to learn more about these bills ⬇️
Powering Progress: Key IP Bills Shaping America’s Future
Read more about PERARead more about PREVAILRead more about RESTORE
c4ip.org
June 11, 2026 at 6:17 PM
A set of three #bipartisan, bicameral #patent reform bills would restore the United States' position as the world's preeminent patent system: #PERA, the #RESTOREPatentRightsAct, and the #PREVAILAct.
Watch our explainer video series to learn more about these bills ⬇️
Watch our explainer video series to learn more about these bills ⬇️
#C4IP Advisory Board Member Laura Peter recently published an opinion essay in IPWatchdog explaining how the #PREVAILAct could address abusive #litigation at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board without harming legitimate #patent holders.
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Closing the PTAB Loophole: Targeting Real Threats to U.S. Innovation Without Overreaching
The United States has long relied on robust economic sanctions and export controls to protect national security and safeguard intellectual property (IP) from foreign adversaries. Despite these…
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May 28, 2026 at 8:16 PM
#C4IP Advisory Board Member Laura Peter recently published an opinion essay in IPWatchdog explaining how the #PREVAILAct could address abusive #litigation at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board without harming legitimate #patent holders.
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⚖️ The #PREVAILAct provides a comprehensive set of reforms that, after a decade's worth of experience with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, would ensure that the #PTAB meets the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act's original goals of providing more efficiency in the #patent system
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Why C4IP Supports the PREVAIL Act
The PREVAIL Act provides a comprehensive set of reforms that — after a decade’s worth of experience with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board — would ensure that the PTAB meets the Leahy-Smith America…
c4ip.org
May 18, 2026 at 2:18 PM
⚖️ The #PREVAILAct provides a comprehensive set of reforms that, after a decade's worth of experience with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, would ensure that the #PTAB meets the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act's original goals of providing more efficiency in the #patent system
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Robust #intellectualproperty rights propel American #innovation.
We work to protect these rights by supporting bills like #PERA, the #PREVAILAct, and the #RESTOREPatentRightsAct.
For more on these bills and other #IP-related topics:
We work to protect these rights by supporting bills like #PERA, the #PREVAILAct, and the #RESTOREPatentRightsAct.
For more on these bills and other #IP-related topics:
Key Issues
c4ip.org
May 14, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Robust #intellectualproperty rights propel American #innovation.
We work to protect these rights by supporting bills like #PERA, the #PREVAILAct, and the #RESTOREPatentRightsAct.
For more on these bills and other #IP-related topics:
We work to protect these rights by supporting bills like #PERA, the #PREVAILAct, and the #RESTOREPatentRightsAct.
For more on these bills and other #IP-related topics:
A set of three #bipartisan, #bicameral patent reform bills would restore the United States' position as the world's preeminent #patent system: #PERA, the #RESTOREAct, and the #PREVAILAct.
Learn more about these bills ⬇️
Learn more about these bills ⬇️
Powering Progress: Key IP Bills Shaping America’s Future
c4ip.org
April 30, 2026 at 8:16 PM
A set of three #bipartisan, #bicameral patent reform bills would restore the United States' position as the world's preeminent #patent system: #PERA, the #RESTOREAct, and the #PREVAILAct.
Learn more about these bills ⬇️
Learn more about these bills ⬇️
Robust #intellectualpropertyrights propel American #innovation.
C4IP works to protect these rights by supporting bills like #PERA and the #PREVAILAct.
For more on these bills and other #IP-related topics:
C4IP works to protect these rights by supporting bills like #PERA and the #PREVAILAct.
For more on these bills and other #IP-related topics:
Key Issues
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February 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Robust #intellectualpropertyrights propel American #innovation.
C4IP works to protect these rights by supporting bills like #PERA and the #PREVAILAct.
For more on these bills and other #IP-related topics:
C4IP works to protect these rights by supporting bills like #PERA and the #PREVAILAct.
For more on these bills and other #IP-related topics:
📜 The #PREVAILAct would ensure that the #PTAB meets the #AmericaInventsAct's original goals: a #patent system that is efficient, predictable, and fair.
PREVAIL would also ensure an equal playing field for the many small and independent #inventors competing against large incumbents.
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PREVAIL would also ensure an equal playing field for the many small and independent #inventors competing against large incumbents.
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The Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act
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February 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM
📜 The #PREVAILAct would ensure that the #PTAB meets the #AmericaInventsAct's original goals: a #patent system that is efficient, predictable, and fair.
PREVAIL would also ensure an equal playing field for the many small and independent #inventors competing against large incumbents.
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PREVAIL would also ensure an equal playing field for the many small and independent #inventors competing against large incumbents.
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Congress meant for the PTAB and #IPRs (when properly configured) to have an important role to play in the #patent ecosystem.
The bipartisan, bicameral #PREVAILAct presents a clear and important opportunity to cement long-needed #PTAB changes.
For more, check out our recent letter to the #USPTO:
The bipartisan, bicameral #PREVAILAct presents a clear and important opportunity to cement long-needed #PTAB changes.
For more, check out our recent letter to the #USPTO:
c4ip.org
January 15, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Congress meant for the PTAB and #IPRs (when properly configured) to have an important role to play in the #patent ecosystem.
The bipartisan, bicameral #PREVAILAct presents a clear and important opportunity to cement long-needed #PTAB changes.
For more, check out our recent letter to the #USPTO:
The bipartisan, bicameral #PREVAILAct presents a clear and important opportunity to cement long-needed #PTAB changes.
For more, check out our recent letter to the #USPTO:
Why does #C4IP support the #PREVAILAct? ⬇️
By eliminating needless duplication, the PREVAIL Act promotes efficiency and fairness.
The PREVAIL Act also aligns #PTAB and district court standards, creating a more rational and equitable #patent system.
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By eliminating needless duplication, the PREVAIL Act promotes efficiency and fairness.
The PREVAIL Act also aligns #PTAB and district court standards, creating a more rational and equitable #patent system.
Learn more:
Why C4IP Supports the PREVAIL Act
The PREVAIL Act provides a comprehensive set of reforms that — after a decade’s worth of experience with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board — would ensure that the PTAB meets the Leahy-Smith America…
c4ip.org
December 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Why does #C4IP support the #PREVAILAct? ⬇️
By eliminating needless duplication, the PREVAIL Act promotes efficiency and fairness.
The PREVAIL Act also aligns #PTAB and district court standards, creating a more rational and equitable #patent system.
Learn more:
By eliminating needless duplication, the PREVAIL Act promotes efficiency and fairness.
The PREVAIL Act also aligns #PTAB and district court standards, creating a more rational and equitable #patent system.
Learn more:
Robust #IP rights propel American #innovation.
C4IP works to protect these rights by supporting bills like #PERA the #PREVAILAct.
For more on these bills and other #IP-related topics:
C4IP works to protect these rights by supporting bills like #PERA the #PREVAILAct.
For more on these bills and other #IP-related topics:
Key Issues - Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP)
Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by…
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December 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Robust #IP rights propel American #innovation.
C4IP works to protect these rights by supporting bills like #PERA the #PREVAILAct.
For more on these bills and other #IP-related topics:
C4IP works to protect these rights by supporting bills like #PERA the #PREVAILAct.
For more on these bills and other #IP-related topics:
C4IP commends the #USPTO and Director Squires for taking formal steps to address longstanding imbalances in the operations of IPRs before the #PTAB.
Moreover, we believe the bipartisan, bicameral #PREVAILAct presents a clear and important opportunity to cement long-needed PTAB changes.
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Moreover, we believe the bipartisan, bicameral #PREVAILAct presents a clear and important opportunity to cement long-needed PTAB changes.
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C4IP Comments RE: Revision to Rules of Practice Before PTAB
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December 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
C4IP commends the #USPTO and Director Squires for taking formal steps to address longstanding imbalances in the operations of IPRs before the #PTAB.
Moreover, we believe the bipartisan, bicameral #PREVAILAct presents a clear and important opportunity to cement long-needed PTAB changes.
For more:
Moreover, we believe the bipartisan, bicameral #PREVAILAct presents a clear and important opportunity to cement long-needed PTAB changes.
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Today, #C4IP applauds Sens. @coons.senate.gov (D-DE), Thom Tillis (R-NC), @durbin.senate.gov (D-IL), and @hirono.senate.gov (D-HI) as well as Reps. @ross.house.gov (D-NC) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) for reintroducing the #PREVAILAct.
Read our full statement on this groundbreaking bill:
Read our full statement on this groundbreaking bill:
Council for Innovation Promotion Applauds the Reintroduction of the PREVAIL Act
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May 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Today, #C4IP applauds Sens. @coons.senate.gov (D-DE), Thom Tillis (R-NC), @durbin.senate.gov (D-IL), and @hirono.senate.gov (D-HI) as well as Reps. @ross.house.gov (D-NC) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) for reintroducing the #PREVAILAct.
Read our full statement on this groundbreaking bill:
Read our full statement on this groundbreaking bill:
📅 Don't forget to register for this upcoming DMV-area event, where #IP experts will discuss the #PREVAILAct and the future of the #Patent Trial and Appeal Board (#PTAB).
Date: January 27, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM ET
Where: IP Watchdog Studios (Ashburn, Virginia)
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Date: January 27, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM ET
Where: IP Watchdog Studios (Ashburn, Virginia)
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PREVAIL and the Future of PTAB Proceedings in a Trump PTO* - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
While there are diverse viewpoints on the PTAB, including on whether the tribunal should even continue to exist, it is difficult to argue with the proposition that the PTAB is not living up to its…
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January 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
📅 Don't forget to register for this upcoming DMV-area event, where #IP experts will discuss the #PREVAILAct and the future of the #Patent Trial and Appeal Board (#PTAB).
Date: January 27, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM ET
Where: IP Watchdog Studios (Ashburn, Virginia)
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Date: January 27, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM ET
Where: IP Watchdog Studios (Ashburn, Virginia)
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🚨 Register today for this DMV-area event, where #IP experts will discuss the #PREVAILAct and the future of the #Patent Trial and Appeal Board (#PTAB).
📅 Date: January 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM ET
📍 Where: IP Watchdog Studios (Ashburn, Virginia)
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📅 Date: January 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM ET
📍 Where: IP Watchdog Studios (Ashburn, Virginia)
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PREVAIL and the Future of PTAB Proceedings in a Trump PTO* - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
While there are diverse viewpoints on the PTAB, including on whether the tribunal should even continue to exist, it is difficult to argue with the proposition that the PTAB is not living up to its…
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January 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
🚨 Register today for this DMV-area event, where #IP experts will discuss the #PREVAILAct and the future of the #Patent Trial and Appeal Board (#PTAB).
📅 Date: January 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM ET
📍 Where: IP Watchdog Studios (Ashburn, Virginia)
Learn more:
📅 Date: January 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM ET
📍 Where: IP Watchdog Studios (Ashburn, Virginia)
Learn more:
A helpful video from Save the Inventor featuring #C4IP Chief Policy Officer and Counsel Jamie Simpson: https://buff.ly/3P7YhI0
To learn about a legislative solution that could help address this problem, check out #C4IP's key issues page on the #PREVAILAct: https://buff.ly/4djdi3w
To learn about a legislative solution that could help address this problem, check out #C4IP's key issues page on the #PREVAILAct: https://buff.ly/4djdi3w
Big Tech Abuses the Patent System — Jamie Simpson, Chief Policy Office and Counsel
It's no secret that technology is a highly competitive sector and #BigTech entities will often resort to stealing IP and patents from independent companies o...
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December 30, 2024 at 7:04 PM
A helpful video from Save the Inventor featuring #C4IP Chief Policy Officer and Counsel Jamie Simpson: https://buff.ly/3P7YhI0
To learn about a legislative solution that could help address this problem, check out #C4IP's key issues page on the #PREVAILAct: https://buff.ly/4djdi3w
To learn about a legislative solution that could help address this problem, check out #C4IP's key issues page on the #PREVAILAct: https://buff.ly/4djdi3w