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Will #NetNeutrality really create an open and free Internet?
Since 2010 CONNECT, on behalf of our startups and member organizations, has been advocating for an open and free internet. As the FCC gets ready to vote on proposed rules to change the way the internet...
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Happy 168th Birthday Thomas Edison – Why we should protect our patent system
On this day, February 11, 2015, as we celebrate Thomas Edison’s 168th birthday, we should also celebrate U.S inventors whose creations have made us the most technologically advanced nation and economy...
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CA Innovation Economy Statement on Anti-Patent Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 6, 2015 California Healthcare Institute, BayBio, Biocom and CONNECT Statement on Reintroduction of the Innovation Act La Jolla, San Diego & South San Francisco, Calif.,...
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“Hands off the Net” Over 40 San Diego Innovation Companies join in asking the...
Today, CONNECT, along with over 40 of our startups and partners sent a letter to Congressional leadership asking the federal government to maintain a “hands off the Net” approach ahead of the proposed...
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Innovation Policy CONNECTion – January 13, 2015
The 114th Congress Convened on January 6, 2015 When the new Congress convened, the House consisted of 246 Republicans and 188 Democrats, with one seat vacant. The Senate is now 54 Republicans, 44...
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CONNECT Files COMMENT on Net Neutrality with FCC
Today, Connect filed a comment with the FCC on its proposed rulemaking regarding “net neutrality.” CONNECT supports a “hands off the net” market oriented approach that encourages incentives to invest...
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House Judiciary Committee hears from USPTO on Patent Reform
On July 30, the House Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the functioning of the Patent and Trademark Office. Click for the Committee’s agenda and the prepared statement of acting PTO...
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Innovation Crossroads: “We have to set policies and pass laws that allow...
Guest Blog by UC San Diego Extension, John B. Freeman What are the best ways to ensure that technology continues to grow and prosper in San Diego? How do federal policies hinder that growth? Those were...
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CONNECT ANNOUNCES AEROSPACE & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WIN
On behalf of a San Diego regional initiative to attract manufacturing investment to San Diego, CONNECT is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Commerce has selected Southern California as...
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Updates on Medical Device Tax and Patent Reform
Medical Device Tax Based on discussions with Senate staff, it is now certain there will be no amendment vote to postpone/repeal the device tax on the extenders legislation this week. Senator Hagan...
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Rep. Peters Welcomes USPTO Official for Stakeholder Roundtable in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA – Today, the Office of Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52), CONNECT, and Business Forward welcomed Andrew Byrnes, Chief of Staff at the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO), to San...
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Patent legislation could hurt San Diego economy
CONNECT CEO Greg McKee and San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President and CEO Mark Cafferty wrote an op-ed on patent reform legislation currently being considered in the U.S....
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SEC Proposes Regulation A Rules
Yesterday, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the release of their proposed rules for Regulation A, which is intended to increase access to capital for smaller companies. Comments to the...
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Senate May Be Tougher Patent Battleground Than House
CQ NEWS – POLICY Dec. 17, 2013 – 6:00 p.m. By John Gramlich, CQ Roll Call Senators suggested Tuesday that a consensus approach on curbing abusive «patent» litigation may be harder to find in their...
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New VP of Policy; Patent Troll Bill passes House; Start Up Jobs and...
CONNECT names new VP of Public Policy Gary Klein has been named the new Vice President for Public Policy, taking over for Tim Tardibono who, after three years of excellent service has decided to open...
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Congress’ rushed “patent reform” undermines IP protection
With the House of Representatives set to vote on a new round of so called “patent reform” later this week, CONNECT joined with 6 other California tech associations to warn Congress to slow down and not...
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SEC Releases Crowdfunding Proposed Rules
Today, after much anticipation, the Securities and Exchange Commission released the Proposed Rules to implement the Crowdfunding provisions of the JOBS Act. The Proposed Rules are almost 600 pages...
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Reflections on Duane Roth’s Impact on Innovation Policy
As tributes continue to roll in to honor Duane Roth’s legacy as an inspirational leader, community motivator, and humble innovation evangelist, CONNECT’s Washington D.C. Office, would be remiss to not...
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Rep. Peters joins CONNECT for Innovation 101 Capitol Hill Briefing on Genomics
Continuing its series of briefings to help educate Capitol Hill and Administration staffers on innovation policy and new technologies in various sectors, CONNECT recently held briefings in the Senate...
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Rep. Issa unveils SKILLS Visa Act to boost high-tech, STEM visa reform
As the Senate “Gang of 8” comprehensive immigration reform bill heads to the Senate floor for three weeks of work on amendments, San Diego’s own Rep. Darrell Issa, recently unveiled a new bill to...
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