Mike McGeary 2/4/14 Mike McGeary 2/4/14

Engine Discovers Tech Cities Across America

Eva Arevuo 12/10/13 Eva Arevuo 12/10/13

Engine Supports Fee Shifting in Patent Cases

Fee shifting, or "loser pays," is already in the Patent Act but the current wording -- only in “exceptional cases” can the court award attorney fees to the prevailing party -- left the door open for the Federal Circuit to define exceptional so narrowly that fees are only granted in a fraction of cases.

Eva Arevuo 11/22/13 Eva Arevuo 11/22/13

Innovation Act Passed By House Judiciary Committee

Engine congratulates the House Judiciary Committee on passing H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act for patent reform, on Wednesday. We're also honored to have been given a shout out during the proceedings. Check out the video to take a look.

Elaine Andres 11/19/13 Elaine Andres 11/19/13

American Inventors and Patent Holders Call for Patent Reform

As a diverse group of engineers, the signatories have contributed to the development of the internet alongside the creation and improvement of well-known household technologies. Together, they acknowledge the need to reform the current patent system to prevent abuse by non-practicing patent trolls.

Elaine Andres 11/6/13 Elaine Andres 11/6/13

Investors Sign Letter Urging Patent Reform

Today, 39 prominent venture capitalists sent a letter to Congress urging comprehensive legislation to address the patent troll problem. Together, the signatories have aided the success of companies such as Netflix, Twitter, and Kickstarter, and they invest upwards of $1 billion annually to ensure that even more young, high-tech companies continue to grow and fuel job creation in the United States.

Ian Hathaway 10/21/13 Ian Hathaway 10/21/13

Engine Interview with Kansas Radio: Startup Research and Policy

Engine's Research Director Ian Hathaway recently spoke with Jason Grill on Entrepreneur KC Radio on how high-tech startups create jobs. Referencing his recent research on the impact of startups on job creation and growth, Ian also specifically highlights the unique conditions that have led Kansas City to become a growing hub for tech entrepreneurship.

Mike McGeary 8/27/13 Mike McGeary 8/27/13

Celebrating #StartupDay Across America

This week, we’re excited to be kicking-off Startup Across America Day where 44 members of Congress will be meeting with technology startups in their home states and districts on August 29th and in the weeks immediately after, or getting the word out to their constituents through social media.

Mike McGeary 6/20/13 Mike McGeary 6/20/13

Tech Leaders Urge U.S. Senate to Pass Immigration Reform

This week, we signed and sent a letter to the U.S. Senate alongside other leading tech groups. The movement led by TechNet gathered over 100 signatories, including the Consumer Electronics Association, Cisco Systems, Facebook, and Partnership for a New American Economy. The technology community understands the importance of the high-tech industry to the American economy, and agrees unanimously that comprehensive immigration reform is the solution we need.