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Charlotte, N.C. -- Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jon Dudas, joined by Congressman Robin Hayes (N.C.-8th) today echoed President Bush’s agenda to improve America’s ability to innovate, maintain a competitive edge and make health care more efficient. “An essential component of any regional economy is a thriving university,” noted Under Secretary Dudas. “And research at UNC Charlotte is definitely focused on application and entrepreneurship—two essential ingredients to the success of this country’s competitiveness and improving health care. With more research in both the public and private sectors, we will continue to improve our quality of life – and ensure that America will lead the world in innovation for decades to come. What is happening in North Carolina is on the leading edge and the President’s American Competitiveness Initiative and Health Care Agenda will strengthen what UNC C
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