"IP Groups Express Unease Over Patent Reform Bill"

GPC CEO Alexander Poltorak was quoted in an article on Law.com in his capacity as President of American Innovators for Patent Reform (AIPR). ("IP Groups Express Unease Over Patent Reform Bill" Law.com − December 4, 2013 − free registration required)

Article excerpt: The House bill's fee-shifting language, in particular, is disastrous for inventors without deep pockets, said Alexander Poltorak, founder and president of American Innovators for Patent Reform, a coalition of inventors, companies and licensing executives.

"This will deter any independent, inventor, startup company or university from ever asserting patents," Poltorak said.

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