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The App Developers Alliance applauded two U.S. Supreme Court decisions in patent infringement cases and urged the U.S. Senate to quickly pass strong legislation that further inhibits patent trolls’ ability to abuse American entrepreneurs.
Read MoreThe Application Developers Alliance launched its Media and Entertainment Working Group. Members of the new group include industry leading entertainment app publishers, media giants, and companies offering developer tools and services.
Read MoreThe App Developers Alliance praised Senate Judiciary Committee leaders for reaching agreement on patent reform. The Alliance also encouraged Senators to vote quickly on the measure after the upcoming Congressional recess.
Read MoreApps Alliance member Intuit announced that it will provide developers with open source software code to implement at-a-glance mobile app privacy notices. The code enables developers to incorporate “privacy screens,” or simple notifications of what data the app is collecting and with whom it is shared.
Read MoreThe App Developers Alliance praised legislation introduced by Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) to curb abusive patent troll demand letters. The measure aims to help startups and small businesses facing patent troll threats by requiring more information and transparency in the demand letters they receive.
Read MoreIn light of several new reports that find as app downloads continue to rise, revenue forecasts are grim for hardworking developers, the Application Developers Alliance announces it’s hosting an App Strategy Workshop: Making Money With Apps on Feb. 13 in Seattle.
Read MoreThe App Developers Alliance responded to a letter circulated and signed by several large companies and patent trolls by reaffirming its support for expanding the Covered Business Method Program.
Read MoreThe App Developers Alliance denounced reported U.S. and British government large-scale collection of personal data collected by apps.
Read MoreThe Application Developers Alliance praised House passage of the Innovation Act. The patent reform legislation, introduced by Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), passed the House today by an overwhelming bipartisan majority.
Read MoreMembers of the Application Developers Alliance sent a clear message to Congress: App developers are innovators, and they support the Innovation Act. In the message to House members, seven Alliance members explained why startups and small business innovators need strong patent reform, refuting the argument that small inventors oppose the Innovation Act.
Read MoreThe Application Developers Alliance praised Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Mike Lee (R-UT) for introducing patent reform legislation that will protect startups and small businesses.
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Testimony of Jon Potter, President, Application Developers Alliance to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety & Insurance: “Demand Letters and Consumer Protection: Examining Deceptive Practices by Patent Assertion Entities”
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