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- noun law A group of
patents in a field of technology which collectively impede a party from commercializing its own patents or products in that field.
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As the FTC’s comment letter states, the proposed rule seeks to promote innovation and competition by preventing practices that can facilitate the creation of overlapping patent rights known as patent thickets, which can block or delay competition. The Commission’s latest comment to the USPTO is part of the FTC’s broader efforts to address patent abuse that can threaten competition, including practices that can delay or prevent less expensive prescription drugs from entering the market.
FTC Submits Comment Supporting Proposed USPTO Terminal Disclaimer Rule Henry Liu, Director of the Bureau of Competition 2024
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