The Future of the United States Patent System: A Look at Casper William Ooms1945-08-04unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_047_1_6_4_0001Casper William Ooms is the new patent commissioner who believes in the United States patent system and aims to improve its efficiency by reducing delays in the issuance of patents. He has not made any commitments to any groups regarding policy changes and is not considered a radical. The government is considering legislation to support scientific research and education, while also addressing concerns about manufacturers entering into patent agreements that may go against public interest or antitrust laws. The importance of independent inventors and stability of funding for research programs are also emphasized.