The USPTO's decision to withdraw its proposed rule stems from a significant negative public response, highlighting serious concerns over tying patent enforceability to the validity of related patents.
The core justification for the rule from the USPTO revolved around competition, emphasizing how multiple patents on obvious variants can create barriers to market entry that deter new players.
The overwhelming public response, with over 300 comments and 256 unique submissions opposing the proposed rule, indicates a clear demand for a more balanced approach in patent law.
Concerns about market entry barriers also resonate with Biden's Executive Order 14036, which aims to promote competition in the American economy by addressing issues created by numerous claims in single patents.
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