Senators Slam FDA And PTO For Patent ‘Oversight Gaps’

‘Lack Of Co-ordination’ Between Authorities Criticized By Hassan And Cassidy

A “lack of co-ordination” between the US FDA and PTO has allowed patent thickets to grow via the granting of flawed patents that do not meet legal requirements, senators Maggie Hassan and Bill Cassidy have complained.

ALEXANDRIA, VA / USA - JUNE 30, 2018: The United States Patent and Trademark Office is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.
The PTO has been criticized for allowing flawed patents • Source: Shutterstock

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