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Update on America’s Slipping Global Competitiveness– Implications for Intellectual Property Development of Senate Bill 515

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offshore companies with lower labor costs, fixed currencies and weaker environmental standards). In general, changes that weaken the patent system hurt inventors and innovators, while benefiting large companies with established market positions (e.g., monopolists) and low cost producers (e.g.,

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Entrepreneurs: Due Diligence on Investors is Smart

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Be wary of individuals or funds sourced from offshore. Look for a background and experience in your industry, as well as quality and style. Conduct a routine credit and criminal check, using commercial services like HireRight. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.