That is a provision that I have supported, it is legislation I have introduced, it embodies and enacts a philosophy I completely agree with. All PTO fees should be kept within the PTO office to reduce backlogs, to hire qualified people, and to come to better operations of that critical office.
Howard Berman: “That is a provision that I have supported, it is legislation I have introduced, it embodies and enacts a philosophy I…”
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Discussing legislation related to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office fees.
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