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Defending the American Dream of Invention
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From the earliest days of our founding, inventors turned raw inspiration into products and services that helped America become the most prosperous and advanced nation in the world. But today, for everyday inventors, that dream feels out of reach. The cost of filing a patent, hiring an attorney, and paying maintenance fees has made invention a luxury, not a right. Most people don't even try. And for those who do, there's another trap: slick companies that promise to secure your patent and license your invention, but end up draining your savings and delivering nothing.

The American Inventors Fund

To provide everyday people with the resources they need to turn a patentable idea into a U.S. patent. For those who qualify for full financial support, the American Inventors Fund will guide them through every stage—offering patent searches, application assistance, and full coverage of all filing and issuance fees once the idea meets the criteria for protection.

This isn’t just about helping inventors navigate red tape—it’s about making sure that legitimate, patentable ideas aren’t lost simply because someone couldn’t afford to pursue them.

Patent Searches

Comprehensive prior art searches to validate your invention's uniqueness

Application Assistance

Expert guidance through every step of the patent application process

Fee Coverage

Full coverage of filing and issuance fees for qualifying inventions

David Joseph Catanzaro

Musician, Inventor, Advocate for Wounded Soldiers, and Defender of the American Dream of Invention

"Fighting so every inventor's voice is heard, whether on the battlefield or in the courtroom."

Musician

Performed at military bases nationwide

Inventor

U.S. Patent holder fighting for inventors' rights

Advocate

Champion for wounded soldiers and their families

Devoted Commitment to Our Troops

Long before stepping into a courtroom, David Joseph was on the road performing shows at U.S. military bases nationwide. His mission was simple: bring a piece of home to those serving far from it. With the support of Schneider National Trucking Company, David delivered 25,000 free "I'm Coming Home" DVDs (video single from his album) directly to service members and their families.
 

David Joseph on military tour - performing and meeting service members and their families

From the proceeds of his companion CD, he donated to the National Fisher House Foundation, a cause personally endorsed by James D. Weiskopf, Executive Vice President of Communications, who sent a letter on behalf of the Board of Directors recognizing his efforts.

These tours were more than performances, they were promises kept to the men and women who serve and have served. That same force—the drive to stand up, deliver, and see a mission through—powers the fight David is taking on today.

Brooke Army Medical Center 

This visit in particular showed David what it truly means to fight for those who deserve recognition.

After Performing, handing out his free DVD and up to 100 DVD players, David received an honorary coin engraved with DEDICATION • DUTY • SERVICE from Deputy Chief of Public Affairs Norma Guerra at Brooke Army Medical Center. The award was presented in front of wounded soldiers, their families, staff and doctors.

David Joseph performing for and supporting military personnel

David understands what it's like to live day-to-day as a passionate musician while also shouldering the financial and emotional challenges of securing a United States patent. His own journey has shown him how easy it is for independent creators to be overlooked, and how critical it is to fight for the protections they deserve.

That same dedication, the drive to stand up, deliver, and see a mission through, now powers David's fight for inventors' rights in federal court.

David v. Google

(Case No. 3:22-cv-01754, M.D. Pa.)

A Small Patent Case That Could Change Everything

 


This is where David's fight stops being just his own and becomes a battle that could force every tech giant to finally play by the rules and respect inventors' rights.

Case Overview

David Joseph Catanzaro alleges that Google, Apple, and Mozilla systematically enabled the sale of products infringing his U.S. Patent No. 6,942,959 ("Article Assembly"), which covers an innovative universal stand for toys, toothbrushes, and  products such as the Orbeez Crush Chukin' Pets line and similar items. These companies never made the infringing items themselves, but their search engines actively promoted them, routed buyers straight to the sellers, and collected ad revenue from those clicks.

David's case alleges both induced infringement (actively promoting and profiting from infringing sales) and contributory infringement (providing the platform infrastructure that makes the infringement possible) under 35 U.S.C. § 271(b) and (c).

Core Message

Google is like the getaway driver who never walked into the bank but deliberately drove the robbers there, waited outside with the engine running, collected his cut of the money, and pretended he had no idea what was going on inside. Type "Orbeez Crush Chukin' Pets" into Google during the infringing time frame, click the top shopping link, and voilà—you just bought an infringing product with Google directing the transaction and collecting ad revenue. Google actively helped make the infringement happen and profited from it—that's induced infringement.

Contributory Infringement (The Chop Shop)

Google also acts like someone who runs a chop shop where stolen cars get sold. They built the warehouse, they advertise it, they take a commission on every transaction—but they claim they have no idea stolen goods are being sold there, even though everyone knows that's what it's for. That's contributory infringement.

 

Meanwhile, Apple and Mozilla collectively receive billions of dollars every year from Google to keep Google as the default search engine, yet the Court should determine whether they knowingly turned a blind eye when those same search results promote infringing products.

Willful Blindness

Under the Supreme Court's ruling in Global-Tech Appliances v. SEB, deliberate ignorance—willful blindness—satisfies the knowledge requirement for infringement. Google built billion-dollar AI systems to instantly detect and block copyrighted songs, movies, and images proving they CAN monitor what flows through their platforms. But they have chosen not to screen for patent infringement. That's not negligence; it's a calculated business decision to stay blind while the money rolls in. Google files thousands of patents a year and has the most sophisticated patent-analysis tools on earth, but chooses not to screen a single search result or shopping ad for infringement.

This Case Isn't Just About One Patent

David's case is about more than reclaiming what was taken from him. It's about opening the courthouse doors for every inventor who's ever been shut out by deep-pocketed corporations.

"A verdict for even $1 could open the door for millions of inventors to challenge tech giants for indirect or 'systemic' patent infringement."
 

From supporting soldiers to defending inventors

The American Inventors Fund

David Joseph is advocating for the creation of the American Inventors Fund, a proposed national resource designed to:

Provide an online hub with step-by-step patent guidance for everyday innovators

Fund USPTO patent filing, issue, and maintenance fees for qualifying inventions

Offer attorney assistance and critical tools for protecting intellectual property

The Fund could be created either through a court-ordered remedy or as part of a negotiated settlement, ensuring that its full benefits reach the public

Why Public Support Matters Now

Just as David rallied support to serve our wounded soldiers and their families, he now needs your help to carry forward a new mission—holding giant tech companies accountable and ensuring they fund the resources everyday inventors deserve.

Several major retailers including Poshmark and Target and one major technology company have already settled confidentially, reflecting the seriousness of the issues raised.

The real fight lies ahead against Google, YouTube, Apple, and Mozilla.

Continuing this case requires resources to see it through to a historic precedent.

Support The Fight

By supporting this effort, you help level the playing field for every independent inventor in
America.

The American Inventors Fund represents a long-term vision for how everyday inventors could be better supported through responsible industry practices.

Contributions support litigation expenses, and broader advocacy focused on the challenges facing independent inventors.


Together, we will defend the American Dream of Invention. 

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