On the heels of the recent reintroduction of the PERA and PREVAIL Acts of 2025, a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Congress has introduced the Leadership in Critical and Emerging Technologies (“CET”) Act. The goal of the Leadership in CET Act is to “encourage innovation by, and the leadership of, the United States with respect to critical or emerging technologies” – specifically, artificial intelligence, semiconductor design, and quantum information science.
A New Dawn for Patent Owners? Breaking Down the PERA and PREVAIL Acts of 2025
In a move that could reshape the U.S. patent landscape, Congress has reintroduced two major pieces of legislation: the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) of 2025 and the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL) Act. Both bills purport to restore clarity, strength and global competitiveness to the U.S. patent system—longstanding priorities for patent owners across industries.
Here we break down what each bill proposes and what it could mean for innovators if passed in its current form.