Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Release: Study Finds Lack of Evidence to Support Draconian Efforts to Weaken Patent Rights

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A study by researchers at the University of Virginia, released today by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), found that the three key reports often cited as justification for a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. patent system lack any empirical data to support the claims that alleged over-patenting and poor quality patents are hampering innovation and successful commercialization of inventions.

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