An Agenda for Innovation

Small business innovation is the engine of growth in the information economy. ACT’s agenda is focused on creating an environment that both inspires and rewards innovation for small and large firms alike.

Internet Policy

Entrepreneur Friendly Regulation

International Trade

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Innovation & IP

New Economy Competition

What’s New

	CTIA/ESRB Collaboration Creates New Tools for Developers, Parents November 29, 2011
	A wish-list from innovative SMEs January 28, 2010
	HR 5418 – U.S. District Court Patent Pilot Program January 22, 2009
	Future of Computing: Integration and UX Design November 28, 2011

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Policy Analysis – The Entrepreneur’s Perspective

ACT analyzes new legislation, regulation and litigation for their effect on the environment for innovation and growth among entrepreneurs. Through its TEQI and Tech Environmental Impact Studies, ACT provides in-depth analysis for a wide range of proposed policy changes.

• HR 5418 – U.S. District Court Patent Pilot Program January 22, 2009
  Tech Environmental Impact Statement HR 5418 – U.S. District Court Patent Pilot Program Rep. Darrell Issa Introduced, January 4, 2007 Legislative Background Representative Darrell Issa’s legislation aims to increase judicial expertise on patent cases. Most federal judges hear a wide variety of cases and therefore lack the proficiency to handle increasingly technical patent claims. This [...]
• French DADVSI Copyright Law April 8, 2008
• S. 156 – The Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act January 18, 2007
  Tech Environmental Impact Statement S. 156 – The Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act Sponsors: Senators Wyden, McCain, and Sununu Status: Introduced Jan. 4, 2007 Legislative Background S. 156 makes permanent the existing temporary moratorium on Internet access taxes. Current law prevents states and cities from taxing consumers for the communications services they rely on for [...]