The U.S. Senate is debating an overhaul of the nation’s patent system this week. Supporters of the Patent Reform Act say it would improve the quality of patents issued by the USPTO. Technology groups have opposed the bill, saying it would hurt innovation and overload the office. The bill enjoys bipartisan support in the Senate and from President Barack Obama’s administration. It would allow outside parties to file information related to patent applications, and it would create new ways to challenge patent applications after they are awarded.”]
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