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Government

Mar. 28, 2009

Senators Still Divided on Damages in Patent Reform Efforts

The Senate Judiciary Committee pushed ahead Thursday on long-awaited legislation to reform the U.S. patent system, agreeing on a minor amendment but putting off resolving the most contentious issue until next week.

By Robert Iafolla
Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee pushed ahead Thursday on long-awaited legislation to reform the U.S. patent system, agreeing on a minor amendment but putting off resolving the most contentious issue until next week.

"The bad news is the issue of damages has yet to be resolved," Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said during the committee hearing. "The good news is my colleagues and I remain co...

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