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13 March 2025NewsAmericasMarisa Woutersen

Trouble at the USPTO—Part II: Bracing for impact

As IP professionals wait for agency cutbacks to be felt down the chain, the advice is to stay informed, manage budgets wisely, and use a mix of protections to weather any disruption, finds Marisa Woutersen. 

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