Will patent reform become a reality? Stay tuned...

The article reports that patent lawyers may soon find themselves in the same situation as bankruptcy attorneys--coping with an overhaul of their legal system. A draft of a reform bill has been circulated by the U.S. House Subcommittee on Courts, Internet & Intellectual Property, and already the patent bar is buzzing. Long Island-based patent attorneys said legislators are considering steps that would significantly alter the patent landscape, though it's hard to say what, if anything, will pass.