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USPTO Procedure Adds New Hurdle to PTAB Trial Institution

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On March 26, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced changes to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) trial institution process, creating a new bifurcated approach to institution decisions....more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - January 2025

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After stepping down as Director of the USPTO in mid-December, Kathi Vidal rejoined the litigation department at Winston & Strawn LLP. Derrick Brent, formerly Deputy Director, is currently Acting Director of the USPTO. It is...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

What Happens to Your Patents and Trademarks if the USPTO Shuts Down on October 1, 2023?

There is a potential for a U.S. federal government shutdown on October 1, 2023, in view of the ongoing discussions in Congress regarding funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (FFY24). The longest government shutdown was under...more

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