Patent-Judge Pilot Program

The House of Representatives has passed a bill to create a pilot program that would help give district court judges more expertise in patent cases. I certainly know plenty of patent attorneys that think judges need all the help they can get, but I do not happen to agree with that. The judges I have seen in the court want to understand patent law and get the principles down pretty well. This program will be a great aid for those that wish to participate, but I do not foresee huge changes.