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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 16 MIN

Patent reform is back on the table, and a leading Senator says the stakes for American innovation couldn’t be higher

from The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Lawmakers pushing for new rules say uncertainty in U.S. patent eligibility is putting innovators at risk and giving global competitors room to run. The proposal would clarify what can be patented, streamline coordination between federal agencies, and open the door for clearer pathways to generics. I'll explore the ideas driving the reform effort with one of the bill's sponsors, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lawmakers pushing for new rules say uncertainty in U.S. patent eligibility is putting innovators at risk and giving global competitors room to run. The proposal would clarify what can be patented, streamline coordination between federal agencies, and open the door for clearer pathways to generics. I'll explore the ideas driving the reform effort with one of the bill's sponsors, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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