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19 May 2022AmericasMuireann Bolger

USPTO urges Vidal review of Arthrex petition

The  US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has argued against a bid by medical device maker Arthrex, which wants recognition that an ex-interim acting director lacked the power to refuse to review its petition.

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