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Great Patent Blogs

Patent blogs are a great source of current and useful information on all aspects of patents. Here are some of the best.

Patently-O: Patent Law Blog
Particularly good for keeping current with patent law cases.

The Patent Prospector
Something new almost every day--short and pithy blog entries.

Peter Zura's Two-Seventy-One Patent Blog
Detailed analysis of current patent law and litigation activities.

Patent Baristas
A personal favorite--great content and great design!

Nolo's Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Blog
Question and answer format blog on such topics as "What’s a patent troll and why does everybody hate them?"

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