BIO 2018: Allergan-tribe deal just the start, says former USPTO director

“The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe issue is not unique to just life sciences—we’re likely to see it across the board. There’s likely been other transfers that are not yet public information,” said Teresa Rea, vice-chair of Crowell & Moring’s IP group and former director of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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