In Defense of Process: Identifying the Problem Before Seeking Solutions
In Defense of Process: Identifying the Problem Before Seeking Solutions You don’t necessarily need to walk before you can run, but you should probably look where you are before you do either. The U.S. Government’s announcement that it would transition out of its unique legacy role in ICANN set off a powder keg at ICANN, as stakeholders from every corner of the community rushed to offer their recommendations on how to fill the impending contractual vacuum with something, new, [...]
App Piracy Convictions Ensure the Profitability of the 99¢ App
App Piracy Convictions Ensure Profitability of the 99¢ App The Justice Department just convicted two individuals responsible for running an internet marketplace for pirated apps - a first for our nascent industry. This enforcement action is welcomed by the small companies and startups that are the leaders of this growing ecosystem. The individuals that pled guilty were the founders of Appbucket. That company allowed users to download copied versions of apps for the Android platform. Over one million pirated apps [...]
Commerce Secretary Pritzker Visits with Startups and Small Tech Companies
Since assuming her post last June, Commerce Department Secretary Penny Pritzker has been meeting with tech startups and app companies across the country. Her agency is paying more attention to this vibrant marketplace than ever before. That makes a lot of sense. Consider that the mobile economy is growing faster than any technology innovation that preceded it. We have adopted smartphone and tablets at a faster rate than electricity, the automobile, or even the internet. And the emergence of apps [...]
Supporting the Senate’s Call for Clarity on Medical App Regulation
Today six Senators issued a public request for clarity on FDA regulation of mobile medical apps. Earlier this year, ACT toured the country speaking to app makers and venture capitalists about opportunities in the mHealth field. I am pleased to see the Senate is seeking further clarity on the regulation of mobile medical apps. It is important that government and industry become better informed about health apps that are improving patient outcomes. We are already seeing remarkable results in chronic [...]
ACT Supports Senate Call for Clarity on Medical App Regulation
Association for Competitive Technology executive director Morgan Reed issued the following statement in response to today’s request by six Senators for more clarity on FDA’s regulation of mobile medical apps. Earlier this year, Mr. Reed toured the country speaking to app makers and venture capitalists about opportunities in the mHealth field. I am pleased to see the Senate is seeking further clarity on the regulation of mobile medical apps. It is important that government and industry become better informed [...]
Increased PTO Funding Will Help Eliminate Overly Broad Patents
ACT is pleased to see the administration advocating for additional funds for the Patent and Trademark Office. For many years, this self-funding agency has seen its critical resources diverted away to other agencies. With a growing patent backlog, and technical assistance needed by examiners evaluating rapidly evolving technologies, the decision to restore PTO funding is the right one. To improve patent quality, we have to start at the front end. This investment will help reduce overly broad patents that are [...]