Patent pruning means deliberately letting low-value patents lapse by not paying renewal or maintenance fees, freeing budget for higher-priority filings elsewhere in the portfolio. Regular portfolio reviews, at least annually, help identify which patents no longer justify their ongoing maintenance cost.
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