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Jan. 27, 2001

New Patent Laws Change Playing Field

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has come under much criticism of late. That's largely because a new class of "business method patents" has arrived on the scene.

        By Colin M. Raufer
        
        The United States Patent and Trademark Office has come under much criticism of late.
        That's largely because a new class of "business method patents" has arrived on the scene. If you believe the critics, these patents threaten to undermine busi...

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