Digital media companies pleaded their case on intellectual property rights to the federal government wednesday, setting the stage for congressional hearings about the issue next year. May 01, 2007 these are dramatically important developments, said emery simon, a lawyer with the business software alliance. One lobbyist, emery simon with the business software alliance, said his group objected to the suggestion in the proposal that overly broad or restrictive intellectualproperty rights might in some cases stunt technological innovation and economic growth. Technology companies care about this case, because it will define what you can and cannot get a patent on, said emery simon, counselor to the business software alliance, which represents large technology companies, including microsoft and intel. Emery simon of the business software alliance, which includes microsoft, adobe and novell, said. But this week theyre on opposite sides of a fight playing out in washington. These are dramatically important developments, said emery simon, a lawyer with the business software alliance. Supreme court limits patent suits the boston globe. Bsas comments on software applications and the preparation of patent applications.
Brad buckles, executive vice president, antipiracy, recording industry association of america, inc. Bsa testimony of bsas emery simon before the us house of. He said the rulings would rebalance the law, which he said had tipped too far in. Emery simon is global vice president for government affairs at spotify. The business software alliance, which represents apple, microsoft, sap and cisco. Emery simon, counselor at bsa the software alliance, a trade group representing ibm, microsoft corp and other tech firms, said the group has. Breakfast for registrants will be available beginning at 8. The ruling concerning patent validity overturned a decadesold test. The supreme courts ruling could determine whether companies shift software work overseas to avoid legal liability. Bsa members have provided more than 300 services and products to. He said the rulings would rebalance the law, which he said had tipped too far in favor of patent holders.
Tech trade groups such as the business software alliance bsa want the supreme court to rule against the common practice of judges issuing injunctions to stop patent infringement. Thus there is no evidence that suggests a necessary. Seated attendance is limited to the first 45 individuals to register for the event. Supreme court ruling may transform tech industry fox news. The software industry holds its breath monday as the supreme court debates a simple question with tremendous ramifications. Drawing on our broad inhouse international expertise and featuring discussions with renowned thinkers and authorities, this threepart series explores the evolving political and economic influence of brazil, russia, india and china countries which together hold sway over 25% of the worlds land, 40% of. Sep 15, 2005 emery simon, chief counsel for the business software alliance, said his organizations large member companiesincluding microsoft, apple computer, macromedia and symantecfavor a system that. Emery simon, counselor, business software alliance bsa oral testimony page 6 prev page top of doc prepared statement mr.
Dear ms rao, attached is bsa the software alliance s comments to the patent office on improving software applications and the preparation of patent applications. Thats particularly so in high tech, he said, where one product can contain thousands and thousands of patented components. Participants included itif president robert atkinson, emery simon from the business software alliance, and morgan reed, who is the executive director from the association for competitive technology. It is likely to call into question a number of patents that claim software but do not tie the software to a machine or. Sep 29, 2010 she was part of a tuesday panel discussion titled the next generation of ip protection. Business software alliance, interactive digital software association, motion. Appendix 8 summaries of testimony for november 29, 2000. Although obama touted software exports to china, we have seen no evidence of increased sales in recent weeks or months, said emery simon of the business software alliance. Experian provides actionable insights for the automotive. Neal and rodney peterson american association of law libraries, american. Klemens at a panel discussion to analyze whether the issues in applying patent law to software can be readily resolved, how the patent reform act of. In this role, cooper leads bsas global policy team and contributes to the.
Emery simon, counselor, business software alliance. Wipo pressured to kill meeting on open source slashdot. Simon is counselor to the policy council of the bsa. Emery simon, counselor, business software alliance ron somers, president. Technology companies care about this case because it will define what you can and cannot get a patent on, said emery simon, counselor to the business software alliance, which represents. Technology companies care about this case because it will define what you can and cannot get a patent on, said emery simon, counselor to the business software alliance, which represents large technology companies including microsoft corp. Technology companies care about this case because it will define what you can and cannot get a patent on, said emery simon, counselor to the business software alliance. Find emery simons phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information.
Nov 08, 2009 ap with the technology industry looking on, the supreme court on monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine such legal. Patent office scrutinized as lawsuits rise phoenix business. Biotech and high technology, two key massachusetts industries, are often seen as allies innovationdriven businesses that depend on a highly educated workforce. The software alliance, also known as bsa, is a trade group established by microsoft corporation in 1988 and representing a number of the worlds largest software makers and is a member of the international intellectual property alliance. Were the first mba program to offer stem designation for any specialization. Emery simon c, 65 bethesda, md background report at. Emery simon, counselor to the policy council business software alliance emery simon counselor to the policy council business software alliance. But emery simon, counsel for the business software alliance, a vendor trade group here, said ucitas opponents are seeing a lot of threats that are really not there. He advises the bsa on a broad range of issues including law, electronic commerce, trade and encryption. Emery simon, chief counsel for the business software alliance, said his organizations large member companiesincluding microsoft, apple computer, macromedia and symantecfavor a system that.
The columbia journal of world business volume 31, issue 1, spring 1996, pages 3037 innovation and intellectual property protection. Ebay patent showdown heads to supreme court infoworld. Both biotech and hightech have come on the scene relatively recently, and patent law is in the process of adjusting, said emery simon, a lawyer for the business software alliance, a high. Inventor group questions patent reform push infoworld.
Pursuant to the federal register notice of october 24. These are two pretty dramatic decisions that will go a long way to bringing the judicial process closer to the original statutes. Carolyn parnell, commissioner and state cio, state of minnesota. Find emery simon s phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Emery simon, of the business software alliance, arguing pro.
The businessindustry political action committee hired ryan stephens as its new senior. The legislation targeted three main bottlenecks of foreign websites business model. Apr 30, 2007 both of these decisions turned out right, emery simon, an attorney for the business software alliance, said in a teleconference. But emery simon, a lawyer for the business software alliance, said lawmakers in the house and senate plan to reintroduce reform legislation in the next several weeks. Sep 26, 2005 today, hundreds of patent infringement cases are pending against computer software and hardware companies, costing the industry hundreds of millions of dollars each year, said emery simon. Bsa urged policymakers in 27 countries and all 50 us states to support it infrastructure. Subcommittee on courts, the internet, and intellectual property. Congress could revamp patent process dayton business journal. Representative suzan delbene, bsas victoria espinel, senator mark warner, and chairman orrin.
Software patents on trial at supreme court center for. Seth greenstein, of the home recording rights coalition, arguing con. Remarkably, however, those very folks with the huge software patent portfolios microsoft, the business software alliance, the software and information industry association, intel intc, amazon. Bsa is the leading advocate for the global software industry in the united states and around the world. Groups such as the business software alliance bsa and the information technology industry council iti advocate changes to the u. Aaron cooper serves as vice president, global policy with bsa the software alliance. Office of us trade representative revolving door personnel. The pharmaceutical industry, because of the nature of their industry, has different views, an honest difference of opinions, said emery simon at the business software alliance. Bsa the software alliance sent a letter to congress outlining the software industrys priorities for future covid19 relief legislation.
Our members are among the worlds most entrepreneurial and innovative companies, creating. Digital millennium copyright act section 104 report. Ucita fixes fail to appease opponents computerworld. Alan davidson, director of digital economy, us department of commerce.
Dcn legal and legislative day 2019 digital content next. Emery simon counselor business software alliance 1150 18th. On march 29th, the chamber held the opening event of our bric effect seminar series. The business times sits down with victoria espinel, president and ceo of bsa, to discuss bsas global policy priorities and the societal impact of technology. The limits of abstract patents in an intangible economy. Alliance to promote software innovation revolving door personnel. Christine bliss, coalition of service industries, as the moderator. View emery simon s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Its principal activity is trying to stop infringement of software produced by its members.
Software companies eye key patent case in supreme court. Patent reform bill seeks to boost innovation, reduce litigation. Dear ms rao, attached is bsa the software alliances. Hes currently a counselor to the software alliance, also known as bsa. Emery simon, and i appreciate the opportunity to testify today on behalf of bsa the software alliance bsa. High tech, biotech clashing on patent bill the boston globe. Lamar smith rtx, chairman, subcommittee on courts, the internet, and intellectual property of the house committee on.
Patent case goes to supreme court washington times. New broadband ecosystem with content protection offers. View emery simons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Enhancing global economic growth and prosperity event. Patent reform bill seeks to boost innovation, reduce. Amazon notes that its many lines of business video streaming. Emery simon, chief counsel for the business software alliance, said his organizations large member companiesincluding microsoft, apple computer, macromedia and symantec. Emery simon, counselor business software alliance bsa v. Emery simons phone number, email, address, public records. Nations intellectual property czar discusses economic impacts. Spotify is bringing on longtime washington policy hand emery simon to be its. Things have happened that make this the season for patent reform, said emery simon, counsel for the business software alliance, a washington lobbying group whose members include microsoft, intel. Pursuant to the federal register notice of october 24, 2000. Appendix 8 summaries of testimony for november 29, 2000 public.
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