We’ve got a new Congressman – Bob Latta – here in Perrysburg (and the rest of Ohio’s 5th Congressional District). I don’t know where Bob stands on patent reform and other patent policy issues, so I was a bit intrigued when I recently received a “let’s talk” mailer from his office.
According to the card, Bob’s “door is always open” and he is ready and willing to assist “if you have problems with federal agencies such as social security, veterans concerns, passport problems, or other federal issues.” The return mailer card has a series of check boxes next to the standard issues that are keeping people awake at night – economy, energy, Iraq/Afghanistan, Social Security, etc.
There’s also a check box for “other.” Hmmmm…he did say he’s ready to help with “other federal issues.”
My completed card appears below. I’ll let you know the substance of any response I receive.
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# posted on 02.06.09 at 1:29 pm
Matt, I love it. Glad you’re taking a role in lobbying our government on Patent Reform. I’ll be interested in his response.
Your new representative (actually his term began in 2007) has at least heard the words “Patent Reform.” In fact, on Jan 7, he cosponsored a resolution — H.Res.30 — with an interesting title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in our Nation’s telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should ‘‘Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way.’’ Included in the resolution is a statement that the House should act to reform “our patent and trademark system to protect the intellectual property of those on the leading edge of innovation.”
# posted on 02.06.09 at 2:50 pm
Dana -
Thanks for the comment. I’m not lobbying, mind you, just hoping to have a chance to talk to my Representative about an issue on my mind.
Great to see that he understands that the patent and trademark system must serve to protect “those on the leading edge of innovation.” It will be interesting to hear his position on the details of the various reform measures.
I actually think a Representative from this neck of the woods could have an interesting viewpoint on the matter – we’re not really tied to any particular industry in “the battle,” so it’s at least conceivable that he could take an objective look at the issue and focus on “protecting those on the leading edge of innovation.”
Time will tell. Welcome to another round.
Thanks again for the comment.
Matt
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