http://www.nap.edu/html/patentsystem/R1-14.pdf
http://www.nap.edu/html/patentsystem/0309089107.pdf

Content: Reasons the Patent System Merits Attention, Preserve America’s Capacity to Innovate, Substantial Changes in Patent Policy, Expanded Patenting of Research Tools and Discoveries, Surge in Patent-Related Activity, varied Roles and Uncertain Benefits of Patents,Increasing Costs, Criteria for Evaluating the patent system, Ensuring High-Quality Patents, Disseminating Technical Information Ensuring the Timeliness and Containing the Costs of Decisions, Accessing Technologies for Research and Development, reducing Redundancies and Inconsistences Among National Patent Systems, Maintaining a Level Field Among Rights Holders.