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Chris Coons: It is important to recognize a patent is only as strong as the owner's ability to enforce it and the awareness of others…

On the recordMay 6, 2015
It is important to recognize a patent is only as strong as the owner's ability to enforce it and the awareness of others of that ability.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Emphasizing the importance of patent enforcement for investment in early-stage companies.

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