For those who want to improve patent quality, let the patent office keep its funds so it can invest in updated technology and hiring and training patent examiners. Currently, those applying for patents pay fees to the patent office, but congress takes most of the money for other stuff (e.g., pet projects in their districts). Let the patent office keep its funds paid for by patent applicants, so they can be re-invested in the system.

It's marginally better for startups. Something that would be a big-win is the nullification of the entire idea of software patents.

I'll never understand how low quality patents even pass, and how they can be valid in court.

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