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Chris Coons: “I just, in closing, would love to hear your thoughts on how we can ensure an appropriately funded, fully functioning…”

On the recordMarch 26, 2014
I just, in closing, would love to hear your thoughts on how we can ensure an appropriately funded, fully functioning, strong Patent and Trademark Office.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons seeks input on funding for the Patent and Trademark Office.

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