First everyone at the top needs give up on the idea that patents = innovation, therefore more patents = more innovation. I remember until 2-3 years ago even Obama basically said the same thing in his speech, when he passed that new legislation that gives the patent to whoever files for it first. I don't know if he still believes that now, but many still do in the government.

If anything, more patents = increased ability to restrict competitors from coming into the market or doing more rent-seeking = less innovation.