For the ambitious, the related fairs mean enough art to test your time and stamina.

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After the Hermitage, you may feel like you have had your fill of art, but try your utmost to make some time for this gem of a museum.

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That's so you can spend your time looking at the art, not reading about it.

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When you've doffed your apron, take time to check out the palazzo's fabulous art collection.

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Fifth, if you are approached with potentially invalidating prior art, you may wish to force your own patents to be examined ex parte in order to save both the time and multi-million dollar costs involved with litigation.

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