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Adam Schiff: “I believe the key to addressing the concerns with the current patent system is to work to increase efficiency at the PTO…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2010
I believe the key to addressing the concerns with the current patent system is to work to increase efficiency at the PTO and improve the quality of patents as well as get rid of the backlog.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Schiff emphasizes the need for efficiency and quality in the patent system.

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