#16 Where do Litigated Patents Come From?
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Chris and Megan interview guest speaker Professor Sean Tu, from the University of West Virginia, about his research on which examiners are most likely to issue litigated patents. Are these controversial patents mainly issued by junior or primary examiners - or both? His surprising findings raise questions about USPTO promotion practices.
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