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Jul 12, 2000 patent law laches negligence intellectual property bureau of patents legal malpractice

Negligence in Patent Applications: How Attorney Laches Can Cost You Patent Rights

When lawyers fail to respond to patent office actions, applicants may lose their rights. The Supreme Court explains why.