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<a href="http://www.inovia.com"><u>inovia</u></a> provides a complete guide to filing patent applications using the PCT An overview of the PCT national stage entry ...

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Rita Chew is a single mom, a student at Everett Community College as her schedule allows, an entrepreneur and an ultrasound technician. She’s also an inventor and the proud developer of Essoula ...