Contemporary Business 14th Edition by Louis Boone, David Kurtz

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)recently announced an expansion of its Green Technology Pilot Program, allowing more categories of technology to be eligible for quicker processing. "By expanding the eligibility criteria for this program, we will further accelerate the development of critical green technologies while creating new jobs," said the direc-tor of the USPTO. Visit the USPTO Web site to learn more about this program. What do you think the long-term benefits of this program will be for businesses and consumers? Will there be any drawbacks? Present your thoughts to the class.