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Chris Coons: Strong predictable patent rights, the ability of a patent owner to enforce that patent against infringement, is central…

On the recordMarch 18, 2015
Strong predictable patent rights, the ability of a patent owner to enforce that patent against infringement, is central to the ability of small businesses in technology, biomedical, and material sciences to survive by attracting and sustaining investment.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Emphasizes the importance of patent rights for small business survival and investment.

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