The terrain of inter partes review (IPR) strategy shifted meaningfully on November 17, 2025. On that date, the USPTO issued a memorandum authorizing voluntary Search Disclosure Declarations (SDDs), positioning them as a…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Intellectual Property
In an Inter Partes Review (IPR), Petitioners have long been told to avoid relying on prior art the examiner already “considered,” for fear of triggering a discretionary denial under 35 U.S.C. § 325(d)…
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/ Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), led by Director John A. Squires, has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the rules governing inter partes review (IPR) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board…
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/ Administrative Law, Intellectual Property
As always, the intellectual property (IP) landscape is changing and IP strategy is evolving with it. For years, patents were often considered the primary tool for protecting a company’s innovations. Patents offer relatively…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Prioritized Patent Examination Program, known as the Track-1 Program, provides an accelerated patent application examination in exchange for additional filing fees to those required…
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/ Intellectual Property
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, especially large language models, are transforming many aspects of legal work, including contract drafting. They can generate polished-looking text in seconds and even assist in assembling…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
Filing for a copyright application doesn’t have to be an overly complex chore. You just need the right tools for the job.
In this fun and informative episode, IP Goes Pop! podcast hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue welcome…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Intellectual Property
What’s in a name? For Philadelphians (and young men of a particular era) “Wing Bowl” conjures up zany images from the 1993-2018 annual early morning chicken wing eating competition including scantily clad women, radio theatrics…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Intellectual Property
Like other areas of law, intellectual property (IP) is often depicted as part of a plot point in popular culture, such as movies and television. In addition, lP is often mentioned in the mass media, particularly when any…
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/ Administrative Law, Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Communications & Media Law, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
When Acting USPTO Director Coke Morgan Stewart denied institution in Dabico v. AXA Power IPR2025-00408 Paper 21, much of the commentary focused on the result…
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/ Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
Patent attorneys are well-versed in the function of the Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) during prosecution. We understand that listing prior art in an IDS satisfies the duty of candor, helps insulate patents from future…
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/ Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
The concept of the "person of ordinary skill in the art" (POSITA) remains pivotal in patent law, particularly in evaluating obviousness under 35 U.S.C. § 103 and compliance with enablement and written description requirements…
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/ Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
Determining whether a claimed invention is obvious under 35 U.S.C. § 103 often depends on whether the prior art provides a clear motivation for modifying existing knowledge. Central to this analysis is the concept of a…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
Join Volpe Koenig for a webinar focused on various methods available for correcting patents after they have already issued. This session will explore the key processes and best practices related to correcting patents, providing…
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/ Intellectual Property
How have intellectual property (IP) acquisitions shaped the franchise filmmaking industry, and what lies ahead for beloved and iconic characters? Buckle up, because on this episode of IP Goes Pop!® , hosts Michael Snyder and…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Intellectual Property
