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12 June 2025NewsAmericasMuireann Bolger

Vidal: Coke Morgan Stewart's rulings are 'taxing innovation'

Two decisions by acting USPTO director Coke Morgan Stewart have “damaging” consequences, warns Vidal | Stewart kickstarts campaign of implied criticism of predecessor’s record.

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