Our Latest Positions on Policy.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Application Developers Alliance announced today it has joined the Digital Due Process Coalition (DDPC), an organization that aims to modernize privacy laws to provide stronger protections to communications and related data through a significant revision to the 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA).
Read MoreSt. Paul, MN – The Application Developers Alliance hosted an in-depth discussion in St. Paul today about the urgent need for Congress to pass comprehensive patent reform to protect Minnesota’s entrepreneurs and small businesses. The event was co-sponsored by the Minnesota Telecom Alliance, Minnesota Credit Union Network and Minnesota Bankers Association.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC – The Application Developers Alliance said today it supports smart privacy policies that both protect personal information and promote data innovation. Today is Data Privacy Day: an internationally-recognized day dedicated to raising awareness of and promoting data protection best practices.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC – The Application Developers Alliance announced today that its national patent reform discussion will continue in 2015, beginning with events in Minnesota, Iowa, Nevada, Utah and Rhode Island. The five-city tour will convene app developers, inventors, local businesses, patent experts, and policymakers to discuss the urgent need for comprehensive patent reform.
Read MoreLONDON— Today, the Application Developers Alliance announced the launch of IoT{Accelerate}Berlin, an Internet of Things competition for developers and pre-launch startups. Organised in partnership with Ericsson and Google, the project aims to spur innovation in this rapidly growing market.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC – The App Developers Alliance strongly supports the United States Patent and Trademark Office decision to create a patent quality leadership position, and the selection of Valencia Martin to be the first Deputy Commissioner for Patent Quality.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2015 – WASHINGTON, DC – The Application Developers Alliance is encouraged by the President’s focus on important innovation issues in tonight’s State of the Union. Data policy and privacy are critical issues to app developers, app publishers and the entire app ecosystem. Getting data policies right will – as President Obama said – “protect the technologies that have unleashed untold opportunities for people around the globe.”
Read MoreStatement from Jon Potter, President, Application Developers Alliance:
“The Applications Developers Alliance supports developers as creators, innovators and entrepreneurs. Developers need an Internet – wired and wireless – that is open, competitive, stable, fast, and fair to all who use it – and that continues to grow in size, scale and speed.
The Application Developers Alliance, Engine Advocacy and Public Knowledge submitted comments to the US Patent and Trademark Office regarding the use of crowdsourcing to identify relevant prior art.
Read MoreThe Application Developers Alliance announced today the promotion of four key members of the global membership team: Laura Bolos, Mike Schwartz, Keir Ferris, and Lauren Smith, and the appointment of Jon Bassford as General Manager.
Read MoreStatement from Jon Potter, President, Application Developers Alliance on President Obama’s call for ensuring student privacy.
Read MoreStatement from Jon Potter, President, Application Developers Alliance on the FTC Ruling on MPHJ
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