House Budget Committee sets out plans for independent USPTO
02-10-2017
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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been told it should implement guidance on patent quality and ensure examiners have sufficient time to review applications after a near 150% rise in lawsuits was reported by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
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