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On the recordApril 17, 1997
That has not been the experience in Europe where this process has been used, and I would suggest that this is very much the type of change that we need in this country. This committee has improved the patent system for 200 years. I urge the support of this bill.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

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Discussing the need for changes to the patent system during a legislative session.

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