Patent Reform

March 11, 2011

The Patent Reform Act of 2011 would strengthen and improve our nation’s...

January 27, 2010

Danny Levine of the Burrill Report conducted a podcast with BIO President & CEO Jim...

February 1, 2008

Economists have long recognized that the development and spread of economic innovations are...

January 30, 2008

Certain groups are calling for serious overhaul of the nation‟s patent system.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

June 7 2013
BIO applauds the government of Brazil for taking steps towards developing regulatory requirements to ensure patients suffering from rare diseases have access to treatment.   
March 21 2013
BIO commends the Government of Peru for its endeavor to create a pathway for the approval of biological and biotechnological products. Peru is a growing market for biotechnology products and with the implementation of the US-Peru TPA, it promises to become an even bigger market.
February 22 2013
BIO commends the government of Colombia for taking steps towards developing regulatory requirements for the registry of medicines of biological origin. Many elements of the third draft appear to have addressed BIO's previous comments with respect to clarity of structure and definitions of terms, as well as expectations for data requirements.   
February 1 2013
BIO commends the INPI for their efforts to devise guidelines for examining biotechnology related inventions. Given the technological advances and the innovation that spurs it are the primary drivers of economic growth in the modern era, it is critical that patent laws and practices properly motivate and reward innovation.
February 1 2013
BIO respectfully submits both questions and comments for the National Health Surveillance Agency’s (ANVISA) consideration on the proposed rules.  BIO appreciates ANVISA’s desire to clarify their role in the review of patent applications for pharmaceutical products and processes.

Press Releases

May 14 2013
BIO welcomes the unanimous Supreme Court decision in Bowman v. Monsanto, in which the Court confirms that biotechnology seed is entitled to the same protections as other inventions under the patent law.
September 8 2011
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement on the passage of The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, H.R. 1249, by the U.S. Senate.
June 23 2011
BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood released a statement on the passage of The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, H.R. 1249, by the House of Representatives.
June 21 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, June 21, 2011) - Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement on the Manager’s Amendment to The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, H.R. 1249.
May 3 2011
BIO announces its selection of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) as Legislator of the Year for 2010 - 2011.