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Dear techVoice Member:
Patents drive our industry – they’re the lifeblood of technology. But, today’s patent system is out of date and prone to abuse. This harms the IT industry, limits high-tech jobs, and stifles businesses that depend on innovative IT to survive.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its Patent Reform Act of 2007 earlier last year, but the Act has stalled in the U.S. Senate. Senators in just three states – California, Arizona and Massachusetts – hold the cards to make the difference. But they need to hear from highly-skilled tech workers like you just how important it is to get a vote out.
Regardless of where you reside – we need your help today!
If you’d like to add your name to our e-petition sent to those senators, please email me at mwendy@comptia.org:
We urge the Senate to promptly pass the “Patent Reform Act of 2007,” S. 1145 because it will modernize the U.S. patent system for the 21st century in the following ways:
· It will update the outdated 1952 Patent Act, making better fit modern IT-driven industries;
· It will help modernize USPTO operations and implement responsible patent litigation reform;
· It will make the U.S. more competitively globally and stimulate innovation here at home, creating more jobs; and
· It will reduce the risks that small businesses and entrepreneurs have faced from those who have abused the patent system.
Can we count on your help? Please send me an email as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, feel free to give me a holler.
Best regards,
Mike Wendy
Director – Grassroots
CompTIA / techVoice
202-543-3003, ext 205
mwendy@comptia.org
New!! Listen to how the Economic Stimulus law can help you sell IT!
Dear techVoice Member –
Did you know that the newly-enacted Economic Stimulus law can help you sell more IT? Well, it can.
The new law contains two powerful business provisions for the 2008 tax year, which can make IT more affordable and attractive for your clients. These changes include:
Increased Section 179 Expensing – For business putting under $800,000 of equipment (such as IT) into service in 2008, they’ll be able to deduct up to $250,000 – up from $125,000 – for their new investment.
50% Bonus Depreciation – Businesses that purchase new equipment in 2008 may deduct an additional 50 percent of the cost of these new purchases.
Please take a listen to CompTIA tax lobbyist, Lamar Whitman, explain these important benefits in the attached sound file.
We’d like to note that you should discuss these new tax law changes with your accountant before taking advantage of them. Of course, should you have any questions, you may also feel free to contact Lamar at your convenience (at 202-543-3003, ext 201).
Hope this is helpful,
Mike Wendy
Director – Grassroots
CompTIA
202-543-3003, ext 205
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