Judge Paul Michel - Golden Age Of the Federal Circuit & Fixing America’s Patent System

Topics discussed during the interview include: • Can Patents “Make America Great Again”? • Why fixing America’s patent system is crucial for job growth • Congressional action needed to fix patent eligibility law • Immediate changes that could be made by the Trump administration to improve Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings • State of United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) • Current USPTO Director Michele Lee & Former USPTO Director David Kappos • Judge Michel’s career fighting public corruption in Philadelphia and Washington, DC • How Judge Michel almost wasn’t nominated because of the failed confirmation of Judge Bork • Federal Circuit Evolution: evolution of the Federal Circuit from first Chief Judge & former Air Force General Howard Markey to the “Golden Age of the Court” under Judge Michel • And, much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.voiceofip.com