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Intellectual Property

Mar. 9, 2001

Patent Pending

SAN FRANCISCO - Only a year ago, Internet patents were considered precious commodities, a must-have for every startup. Back then, no venture capitalist would give a Web company a second look if it didn't have a patent portfolio.

By Xenia P. Kobylarz
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - Only a year ago, Internet patents were considered precious commodities, a must-have for every startup. Back then, no venture capitalist would give a Web company a second look if it didn't have a patent portfolio.
        Now, with the dot...

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