I'd like to think that alone would be reason enough for most people to support patent reform.

Congressman Smith led the House efforts on patent reform for more than six years.

Congressman Smith has led efforts in Congress on patent reform for more than six years.

Also argued is that patent reform should remain in the hands of the court system.

We are hopeful that Congress can come together to pass real and meaningful patent reform.

If Congress is serious about economic growth and job creation, we must support patent reform.

The last major patent reform was nearly 60 years ago.

This is among the most controversial issues in patent reform.

Today's vote is an important development in our efforts toward meaningful patent reform.

He was also an inventor and an advocate of patent reform.