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Should Congress Loosen Patent Laws for the Sake of the Banking Industry?

Conflict & Justice

The banking industry is always looking for ways to innovate their products and services. Sen. Chuck Schumer’s slipping in of a provision into a patent bill that would benefit the banking industry could help the industry out. Louise Story joins us.

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