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SIIA Joins Amicus Brief Advocating for Fairness in Patent Damages Cases

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The Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) recently joined technology leaders in filing an amicus brief urging courts to strengthen the enforcement of evidentiary standards in patent damages cases. The brief highlights how non-practicing entities (NPEs) often exploit the legal system to extract disproportionate damages for minor components of complex products, diverting resources from innovation.

The coalition emphasizes the importance of consistent application of Daubert standards to ensure that damages evidence is reliable and non-speculative. Key recommendations include requiring rigorous, quantitative analysis for assessing comparable licenses and preventing juries from handling gatekeeping responsibilities that belong to the court. By adopting these measures, the brief argues, courts can foster greater predictability and fairness in patent litigation, supporting continued innovation across industries.

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SIIA Joins Call for Congressional Action Against AI-Generated NCII Protections

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A coalition of organizations, including SIIA, has called on Congress to act against the spread of AI-generated non-consensual intimate images (NCII). These hyper-realistic digital forgeries, often targeting women and children, inflict severe emotional, social, and financial damage. As AI tools for creating NCII become more accessible, victims face escalating harassment, with over 9,500 websites now dedicated to this harmful content. Minors are increasingly targeted, complicating law enforcement efforts to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

The coalition urges Congress to pass the bipartisan DEFIANCE Act and TAKE IT DOWN Act, which provide victims with pathways for legal recourse and require platforms to implement removal processes. These measures represent a critical step toward protecting individuals, particularly women and children, from the devastating impact of AI-generated NCII. With time running out in the 118th Congress, swift action is necessary to address this urgent issue.

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SIIA’s Policy Recommendations for the Trump Transition Team

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SIIA outlines policy recommendations to guide the incoming Trump Administration. These recommendations aim to ensure U.S. leadership in technology, foster innovation, and support economic and national security through a healthy information ecosystem.

Key Recommendations

1. Strengthen AI Leadership
    • Supercharge Innovation through Federal R&D.
    • Promote Global Harmonization.
    • Avoid Imposing Export Controls on AI Models and Cloud Computing.
    • Accelerate Federal AI Adoption.
    • Shape AI Governance through Voluntary Frameworks and Light-Touch
      Regulation.
    • Support and Clarify Voluntary AI Testing.
    • Promote Sector-Based AI Oversight.
    • Create a Uniform Field of AI Regulation.
2. Fortify the Digital Ecosystem
    • Pass a Federal Privacy Law.
    • Protect Free Speech.
    • Promote Cybersecurity Resiliency.
    • Protect the Interests of U.S. Businesses Abroad by Amending PADFAA.
    • Pass a Responsible Federal Kids’ Online Privacy and Safety Law.
    • Support Policies Targeted to Mitigate Specific AI Risks.
    • Support First Amendment Rights of Online Platforms.
3. Cultivate Future Leaders
    • Advance Access to Education Technology.
    • Advance Responsible Adoption of AI in Classrooms.
    • Support Local Educational Leaders.
    • Promote Teacher Development.
    • Protect Student Privacy and School Cybersecurity.
    • Continue the E-Rate Program.
4. Advance Innovation
    • Return Antitrust Enforcement to the Consumer Welfare Standard.
    • Return the FTC to its Proper Jurisdiction.
    • Remove Regulatory Impediments to Business Mergers.
    • Support Existing Copyright Law.
    • Support Patent Quality in the Existing System.
    • Protect U.S. Interests in Digital Trade Negotiations.
    • Prevent E.U. Encroachment on U.S. Interests.
    • Push Back Against the Growing Tide of Data Localization.

These recommendations ensure U.S. technological leadership and global competitiveness.

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SIIA Statement on the Take It Down Act

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The following statement can be attributed to Chris Mohr, President, the Software & Information Industry Association.

 

The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) congratulates Senators Cruz and Klobuchar on the Senate passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act to criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including deepfake revenge pornography and to create a process for social media platforms to take down NCII.  In the remaining weeks of the 118th Congress, we urge the House to pass this bill along with the related bill passed by the Senate earlier this year – the DEFIANCE Act, which would create civil liability for those who create and share NCII.  Together these bills will fill a gap in the law and help bring an end to the scourge of NCII.

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SIIA and Joins 16 Organizations in Urging Congress to Pass the DEFIANCE Act

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SIIA joins 16 organizations in urging Congress to pass the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits (DEFIANCE) Act (S.3696), which would establish a federal civil remedy for victims of synthetic non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII). With unanimous Senate approval, this legislation represents a critical step toward protecting individuals from the escalating abuse of AI technology to create and distribute explicit, non-consensual content. As incidents of synthetic NCII rise—impacting not only adults but also children in schools—the DEFIANCE Act offers a necessary tool to hold perpetrators accountable and restore agency to victims.

The technology enabling synthetic NCII allows bad actors to generate intimate images from ordinary photos in seconds, causing devastating harm to victims’ privacy, mental health, and reputations. By clarifying existing Violence Against Women Act provisions to include AI-generated images, the DEFIANCE Act provides a framework for justice. SIIA and its coalition partners urge House leadership to act swiftly during the lame-duck session, emphasizing that every day of delay means more lives disrupted by this form of exploitation.

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