
Proposed U.S. Patent Bill Could Have Major Implications for Drone Industry IP Rights
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Congress — the Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act (PAPA) of 2026 — seeks to render patents held by certain foreign technology companies unenforceable within the United States, without stripping ownership. Sponsored by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), the legislation could significantly curtail the patent rights of Chinese drone makers such as DJI, extending U.S. scrutiny of foreign tech firms into the realm of intellectual property.
Source: DroneLife










