Abstract:
After several years of consideration, comprehensive patent reform is nearing passage. Both the House and Senate have passed versions of the “America Invents Act,” and as early as next week legislators will work to reconcile the two versions. Banks and other companies with an interest in preserving their freedom to operate in the financial services sector should act quickly if they would like to attempt to influence the language of the proposed legislation.
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