2015 was the second highest year in history for patent litigation according to a report by Unified Patents released Monday. Many of those cases were brought by non-practicing entities, or companies that make most of their money by licensing patents- often called ‘patent trolls.’ Read more: http://bit.ly/1OD1Gtx
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New Tax Reporting Requirements Will Discourage Small Sellers And Hold Back Our Online Economy
Online marketplaces are essential partners to small businesses, craftspeople, and budding entrepreneurs. Sharing economy companies have also emerged as facilitators…
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A Path Forward For Section 230
Twenty-five years ago, Congress passed a piece of legislation which made little if any splash. As policy areas such as…
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Another Voice: Hochul must improve state’s tech infrastructure
As Gov. Kathy Hochul settles into the most powerful seat in New York, she has vowed to do the one…
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Texas’ High-Tech Sector Is Open For Business — Let’s Keep It That Way
Texas is well known for many things — BBQ, Buc-ee's, and a burgeoning tech industry. Our state is home to…
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Third-Party Delivery Services & The COVID-19 Pandemic
The symbiotic relationship between third-party delivery services and restaurants has been more critical during the pandemic than ever. Lockdowns and…
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Florida Legislature Misses The Mark On Consumer Privacy Bills
All Americans should have consistent privacy protections across all industries, regardless of where they are located throughout the U.S. While…
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NIST Needs Help To Improve Face Recognition Vendor Tests
At the heart of the U.S. technology industry, the Department of Commerce plays a crucial role in the development of…
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STEM Empowers Women – Past, Present, and Future
As Women’s History Month comes to an end, Internet Association is taking a step back to reflect on the women…
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Internet Industry Joins Texas Recovery Efforts
It has been almost three weeks since the state of Texas was gripped by one of the worst winter storms…
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State “Anti-censorship” Bills Pose Threat to User Safety
State lawmakers in at least 22 states have introduced misguided legislation purportedly seeking to protect their residents from being censored.…
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How Are Online Marketplaces Proactively Combating Counterfeit Goods?
As the pandemic passes the eight-month mark and continues into the holiday season, we’re seeing a significant uptick in online…
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How E-Commerce And Online Marketplaces Help Small Businesses During COVID-19
The pandemic has forced small businesses – from local yoga studios to condiment dressing sellers – to find new ways…
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