Wilmington, DE – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del) was recognized today by Innovation Alliance a “Champion of the Inventor” in celebration of National Inventors’ Day, and for his support for the American inventor and strong U.S. Patent System.
“America’s patent system has long been the bedrock of our country’s ability to innovate and grow our economy,” said Senator Coons. “I’m honored to be recognized by the Innovation Alliance, an organization that has worked tirelessly to protect America’s inventors large and small. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in the Senate from raising serious concerns about overbroad patent reform to passing bipartisan legislation out of committee to help American businesses protect the trade secrets that drive their growth. I will continue to fight for patent reform that works for all inventors and strikes the right balance between incentivizing innovation and promoting collaboration.”
“The American inventor has always been important to our nation’s success,” said Brian Pomper, Executive Director of the Innovation Alliance. “Senators Ayotte and Coons have long supported inventors and the strong intellectual property rights that drive U.S. innovation and competitiveness. As we celebrate National Inventors’ Day, it is appropriate that we honor these two Congressional champions of American inventors.”
“Companies like ours that make long-term investments in R&D depend on a strong U.S. patent licensing system, and we’re very proud that our home-state senator, Chris Coons, is so instrumental in leading the effort to preserve the strength of American innovation and its economic contributions,” said William J. Merritt, President and CEO of InterDigital, Inc. “As an innovator himself and an advocate for American ingenuity, Chris Coons has been at the forefront of a level-headed, fact-based approach to intellectual property policy.”
President Ronald Reagan designated February 11 as National Inventors’ Day in honor of inventor Thomas Edison’s birthday and in “recognition of the enormous contribution inventors make to the nation and the world."