Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, Section 28. Patent Ombudsman Program for small business concerns

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This document contains Section 28 of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

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SEC. 28. PATENT OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.

Using available resources, the Director shall establish and maintain in the Office a Patent Ombudsman Program. The duties of the Program's staff shall include providing support and services relating to patent filings to small business concerns and independent inventors.