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Rep. DeFazio Backs Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Frivolous Lawsuits

Oregon Company Inspires Legislation

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015.  Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) today joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce a bill that addresses the ever-increasing problem of abusive patent litigation, commonly referred to as “patent trolls.” Patent trolls use broad patents to threaten companies with lawsuits in hopes of forcing a quick settlement. This type of lawsuit costs American companies tens of billions of dollars every year.

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