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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

A Recent Change In Patent Office Procedures Makes Challenging Patents More Difficult

Retail and consumer products companies in the United States face a constant threat of patent infringement lawsuits and—for reasons described herein—that threat could soon increase. These lawsuits can be costly and disru…

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Retail and consumer products companies in the United States face a constant threat of patent infringement lawsuits and—for reasons described herein—that threat could soon increase. These lawsuits can be costly and disru…