plan would be updated every five years. • The director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy would make annual report to Congress. PATENT REFORM ACT OF 2009 S. 515, H.R. 1260 • Replaces “first to invent” with “first inventor to file” similar to system used in most countries. • Maintains grace‐period rule. • Allows patent applications by assignees. • Backed by IT, Pharmaceuticals, Biologic, and mainline
rural broadband coverage Infrastructure for National Priorities •Directs NTIA and FCC to collaborate in a plan to make spectrum available Technology Highlights in FY 2011 BudgetHarnessing Technology and Innovation to Transform the Economy Small Business •Extends by one year the 50% deduction Invest in the Building for qualifying investments Blocks of American Initiative Innovation •Extends by one year the $250,000 writeoff for qualified investments Spur Productive Regional