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  "question": "Was today patented?",
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  "headline": "NO",
  "answer": "No — the USPTO only issues patents on Tuesdays, and today is a Sunday.",
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    "Today is Sunday, day 298 of 2026",
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    {
      "title": "How Patent Applicants Can Prepare For Electronic Issuing",
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  "date": "2026-10-25",
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