American inventors are under attack.

Large companies routinely and deliberately ignore others’ patents. On Capitol Hill, state legislatures, and in court rooms, they’re working to weaken inventors’ rights and restrict their access to investors.

The Inventors Defense Alliance works to build support for inventors' rights, safeguard equal justice, and protect access to capital.

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New Bill Threatens Vital Legal Lifeline for Small Inventors and Startups

WASHINGTON (June 12, 2025) Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently introduced the “Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act,” a bill that would impose significant new taxes on litigation funding investments. Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK) has introduced a companion bill in the House.
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Don’t Let Big Business Stack The Deck Against Small Inventors

Big business lobbyists are winning an obscure -- but hugely consequential -- battle over the future of the judicial system. If these lobbyists continue to get their way, small businesses and their workers will be the biggest losers.
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