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Intellectual Property

Apr. 20, 1999

States Immunity From Patent Suits Goes Before High Court

WASHINGTON - Weighing issues of major concern to intellectual property attorneys, the Supreme Court this week will consider whether the 11th Amendment bars federal-court suits against the states alleging violations of the federal patent and trademark laws.

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By David F. Pike
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        WASHINGTON - Weighing issues of major concern to intellectual property attorneys, the Supreme Court this week will consider whether the 11th Amendment bars federal-court suits against the states alleging violations of the federal patent and tradem...

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