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On the recordMay 6, 2015
Predatory conduct that takes advantage of the complexity of patent law does not serve the important goal for which our patent system was intended.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy criticizes abusive patent practices undermining the patent system's goals.

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