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The ignored duty to disseminate patent- and trademark-related information to the public

Director Kappos is bringing welcome change to many areas of the Office. I'm hopeful that a refresh of the duty to disseminate information to the public — long ignored by the office — is somewhere on the punch list. (more...)

Patent and Trademark Office closed on Monday, December 21, 2009 due to snow storm

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Friday food for thought: Did the Patent and Trademark Office leave $118 million on the table?

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FTC sues patent reformer Intel for damage done to innovation and consumers

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