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June 2013

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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Law Professor Research Aids Obama Administration Patent-Troll Plan

Key research relied upon by the Obama Administration for its plan to combat "patent trolls" was conducted by ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ School of Law Assistant Professor Colleen Chien.

 

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 4, 2013 -- The Obama Administration today announced seven legislative priorities and five executive orders to tackle problems created by patent “trolls.” Key research relied upon by the administration was conducted by ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ School of Law Assistant Professor Colleen Chien, who teaches and writes about patent law and international intellectual property.
 
As partly detailed in the Administration's , Professor Chien has researched and provided testimony on: 
 
*The being brought by non-practicing entities, including against small businesses 
*The economic and  of patent-assertion lawsuits: 
* in the judicial system to thwart nuisance suits 
 
Prof. Chien can be reached by reporters for analysis and commentary on the president’s plan. Her e-mail is colleenchien@gmail.com and  Deborah Lohse of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Media Relations can also help track her down on deadline. dlohse@scu.edu or 408-554-5121.
 
patents,Colleen Chien