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On the recordMay 21, 2014
It is outrageous when you are a MyWebGrocer or another small company and you are getting these rip-off patent letters.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch criticizes the practice of sending patent infringement letters to small businesses.

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