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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 35 MIN

Is the US Patent System Broken? The Fight for American Inventors

from Invent America Podcasts with America's Inventor Lady, Rita Crompton, and the Cajun Contractor, Michael King, Founder of HomeTalkUSA · host Rita Crompton

Are big corporations crushing the "little guy" in the garage? In this episode of Invent America Podcasts, host Rita interviews Randy Landreneau, President of US Inventor, to expose the shocking reality facing American innovators today. Since the America Invents Act of 2011, independent inventors have faced an uphill battle against the "Patent Trial and Appeal Board" (PTAB)—an administrative court where over 80% of challenged patents are invalidated. Randy breaks down the history of US patent rights (dating back to George Washington!), the "killing fields" for patents, and the current political fight in Washington DC to save American innovation. In this episode, we cover: -- The "Death Squad" for patents: Why 80% of patents are invalidated by the PTAB. -- The dark side of the America Invents Act. -- How Big Tech uses "efficient infringement" to steal ideas. -- The legislative solutions: The Balancing Incentives Act vs. The PREVAIL Act. -- Why the patent system matters for your safety (The Texas pipeline example). Join the fight for inventor rights! Learn more at USInventor.org #InventAmerica #PatentRights #USInventor #Innovation #SmallBusiness #IntellectualProperty #USPTOHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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