We the undersigned groups representing thousands of innovative companies, universities, and organizations and millions of workers in the United States write to express our serious concerns with the direction of patent legislation. It is our belief that the future of the U.S. economy and our ability to compete successfully in the global economy is dependent on Congress fostering a strong patent system that incentivizes innovators to invent.
Sincerely,
3M
American Council on Education
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)
Association of American Medical Colleges
Association of American Universities
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities
Association of University Technology Managers
AstraZeneca
Biocom
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
California Healthcare Institute (CHI)
Caterpillar Inc.
CONNECT
Council on Governmental Relations
Eli Lilly and Company
GSK
HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ)
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Innovation Alliance (IA)
Johnson & Johnson
Kentucky Life Sciences Association
Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
Monsanto
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
The Procter & Gamble Company
Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA)