| − | A '''Patent broker''' is a firm that buys, holds, and sells patents to enable companies to adjust their [[patent]] portfolios. Many thousands of new patents are managed or traded by patent brokers annually. | + | A '''patent broker''' is a firm that buys, holds, and sells patents to enable companies to adjust their [[patent]] portfolios. Many thousands of new patents are managed or traded by patent brokers annually. |
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