Pathway 2.

Cross-Cutting Approaches to Reducing Emissions → Technological Innovation

2.3.3 Patent Incentives

LPDD Recommendation: “The federal government should consider a rejuvenated and focused green patenting program for decarbonization technologies.”

3 Resources Found, Displaying 1 thru 3

Pilot Program for Green Technologies Including Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Jurisdiction: Individual Agencies

Under which patent applications for green technologies received expedited treatment through the patenting process.

Report, The Role of Patent Protection in (Clean/Green) Technology Transfer

Jurisdiction: Congress

Reviews the evidence on the role of patents for innovation and the hurdles it can provide for international technology transfer.

Report, The Role of Patent Law in Incentivizing Green Technology

Jurisdiction: Congress, Federal Agencies and Departments

Surveys the incentive that the patent system provides to invest in energy innovation, and the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Pilot Program for Green Technologies.