Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 12, 2017
Is it the case that at the end of that patent period that it is something given by public policy as incentive for doing the research any of your member companies have used legal maneuvers to extend that period of original exclusivity in the patent?
Said by
Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch inquires about companies extending patent exclusivity through legal means.

Share

More from Peter Welch

Jul 31, 2025

As a result, we are deeply concerned that you may have failed to alert your personnel — or investors — of the immense legal risks they face for conducting what amounts to military operations on behalf of the Israeli government on land…

theintercept.com
Jun 9, 2025

We’re in the midst of a severe affordability crisis, with families in red and blue states alike struggling to afford necessities.

nbcnews.com
Jan 2, 2026

A farmer in Vermont, their premium is going to go from $900 a month to $3,200, a month.

npr.org
May 12, 2026

Mr. President, every single one of us--every Member of the U.S. Senate, my fellow Vermonters, all Americans, people around the world--are absolutely thrilled by the cease-fire in Gaza.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation