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Essential or unviable? Software in-house debate FTO value

Patrick Wingrove
March 29, 2021
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Software company counsel outline their attitudes to freedom to operate searches and whether they can effectively find prior art in their sector

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Patrick Wingrove
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Patrick assists with editorial agenda management, and regularly reports on patent-related issues, including FRAND, supplementary protection certificates and patent eligibility, as well as trade secrets. He also chairs industry events and produces conference newspapers.
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