Lots of their processes are manual, including often combing through various data sources to assemble and analyze patent data.

他们的许多流程都是手动的，通常包括查找各种数据源以聚集和分析专利数据。

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As I have frequently pointed out in the past, combing two different time periods can often help one fine tune their entries and exits.

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