03/07/2016
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"Do you have the authority you need to explore further initiatives?"
"Well, as you move through the final rulemaking processes, I just want to close by urging you to be bold, striking a fair balance, that it respects small inventors and making sure that they have access..."
"Thank you, Chairman Leahy, and thank you, Director Kappos, for the very strong leadership you have provided to the Patent and Trademark Office."
"I was encouraged by your testimony previously to Senator Feinstein about a goal to reduce pendency to 18 months."