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On the recordJuly 17, 2012
The patent litigation system should protect American ideas and lay the foundation for American enterprise, but it shouldn't be distorted to favor those with the largest budgets and cash reserves.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers argues that the patent system must not favor wealthy entities over innovation.

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