Within Congress, the Judiciary Committee is responsible for overseeing and legislating on matters that derive from or are substantially affected by the Constitution's grant of authority under Article 1, Section 8, Intellectual Property Clause. In the context of today's hearing, there are two points I want to make regarding this authority. First, the Constitution's drafters didn't merely give Congress the authority to grant exclusive rights to authors and inventors; they gave the Congress the responsibility to execute it by literally prescribing the means of securing these exclusive rights....
Within Congress, the Judiciary Committee is responsible for overseeing and legislating on matters that derive from or are substantially affected by th...
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the integration of computers, sensors and networking in physical devices. It is estimated by 2020 there will be 25 billion connected IoT enabled devices. Innovators and entrepreneurs across the country are leading the development and deployment of IoT systems and services, extending the Internet beyond laptops and smartphones to everyday devices of all types-from cars and clothing to homes and factories-while adding the sensors and computing capabilities that make them "smart." While IoT devices incorporate many technologies Americans have used for...
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the integration of computers, sensors and networking in physical devices. It is estimated by 2020 there will be...