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Andrew Hirshfeld: Where things stand with the Patent Reform Act

It's one thing to grant patents. But continuously improving their quality and the transparency of the process? That's another matter. But those were the goals o...

Tom Temin@tteminWFED

September 4, 2015 9:40 am

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It's one thing to grant patents. But continuously improving their quality and the transparency of the process? That's another matter. But those were the goals of the Patent Reform Act, which was passed and became law one year ago. Drew Hirshfeld is the Commissioner of Patents at the Patent and Trademark Office. On the Federal Drive with Tom Temin, he gives an update on where things stand now.