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FTC to Examine Patent Application Process

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i-wanna-patent-russian-dressing-flavored-soda dept.

Armchair Dissident writes "The BBC is running an article that suggests that the FTC is to look into the way that patents are reviewed and issued. If this article is correct it seems that many guesses as to how patents are issued were correct; with 95% of patent applications being approved. They may also address the issue of "patent trolls"."

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  1. What would happen if..... by 88Seconds · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I were to apply for a patent detailing how to apply for a patent, and it were granted? Could I sue everyone who applies for a patent using my process?
    Could I sue the FTC for using my patented process that they granted me the patent for?

    I think my brain is about to explode