Survey: The Impact of Patent Reform

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* 1. Do you agree that the proposed patent reforms ...

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
will simplify patent law?	will simplify patent law? Strongly Disagree	will simplify patent law? Disagree	will simplify patent law? Neither Agree nor Disagree	will simplify patent law? Agree	will simplify patent law? Strongly Agree
will cut the red tape that stops too many inventors and entrepreneurs from quickly turning new ideas into thriving businesses?	will cut the red tape that stops too many inventors and entrepreneurs from quickly turning new ideas into thriving businesses? Strongly Disagree	will cut the red tape that stops too many inventors and entrepreneurs from quickly turning new ideas into thriving businesses? Disagree	will cut the red tape that stops too many inventors and entrepreneurs from quickly turning new ideas into thriving businesses? Neither Agree nor Disagree	will cut the red tape that stops too many inventors and entrepreneurs from quickly turning new ideas into thriving businesses? Agree	will cut the red tape that stops too many inventors and entrepreneurs from quickly turning new ideas into thriving businesses? Strongly Agree
can be expected to create 200,000 new jobs?	can be expected to create 200,000 new jobs? Strongly Disagree	can be expected to create 200,000 new jobs? Disagree	can be expected to create 200,000 new jobs? Neither Agree nor Disagree	can be expected to create 200,000 new jobs? Agree	can be expected to create 200,000 new jobs? Strongly Agree
represent the first major overhaul of the U.S. patent system in 60 years?	represent the first major overhaul of the U.S. patent system in 60 years? Strongly Disagree	represent the first major overhaul of the U.S. patent system in 60 years? Disagree	represent the first major overhaul of the U.S. patent system in 60 years? Neither Agree nor Disagree	represent the first major overhaul of the U.S. patent system in 60 years? Agree	represent the first major overhaul of the U.S. patent system in 60 years? Strongly Agree
will streamline the patent system?	will streamline the patent system? Strongly Disagree	will streamline the patent system? Disagree	will streamline the patent system? Neither Agree nor Disagree	will streamline the patent system? Agree	will streamline the patent system? Strongly Agree

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* 2. Support Patent Reform.

	Strongly Oppose	Oppose	Neither Support nor Oppose	Support	Strongly Support
Do you support passage of the patent reforms in H.R. 1249?	Do you support passage of the patent reforms in H.R. 1249? Strongly Oppose	Do you support passage of the patent reforms in H.R. 1249? Oppose	Do you support passage of the patent reforms in H.R. 1249? Neither Support nor Oppose	Do you support passage of the patent reforms in H.R. 1249? Support	Do you support passage of the patent reforms in H.R. 1249? Strongly Support

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* 3. If passed, what will be the impact of the reforms?

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* 4. Are you an intellectual property law professional? Choose the option that best fits.

Yes, I am a US patent examiner.

Yes, I am a US patent attorney.

Yes, I am a US patent agent.

Yes, I am a non-American IP law professional.

Yes, but my particulars are not described here.

I am a student studying intellectual property law.

No, but I am familiar with the patent system.

No.

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* 5. In what market or area of technology are you most focused?

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* 6. How many years have you been involved in intellectual property law issues?

Not involved

5 or fewer

6-10

11-15

16-20

21 or more

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* 7. Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or something else?

Republican

Democrat

Independent

Something else

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* 8. Patently-O bonus question:

	Extremely Unlikely	Unlikely	Neither Likely nor Unlikely	Likely	Extremely Likely
How likely is it that you would recommend Patently-O to a friend or colleague?	How likely is it that you would recommend Patently-O to a friend or colleague? Extremely Unlikely	How likely is it that you would recommend Patently-O to a friend or colleague? Unlikely	How likely is it that you would recommend Patently-O to a friend or colleague? Neither Likely nor Unlikely	How likely is it that you would recommend Patently-O to a friend or colleague? Likely	How likely is it that you would recommend Patently-O to a friend or colleague? Extremely Likely