Tag: USPTO
PTAB Pre-Issuance Circulation RulesPTAB Updates Pre-Issuance Circulation Rules
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a final rule that will update the rules of practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This rule aims to formalize the existing...
USPTO Strikes Expanded Paneling Option from New PTAB Operating ProcedureUSPTO Removes Expanded Paneling...
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has made changes to its Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP 1) regarding the assignment of judges to panels. The latest revision, the...
Director’s Tips for Obviousness Analysis in PTAB Litigation: Expert Insights
The PTAB Litigation Blog recently shared insights on a case where Director Vidal reversed and remanded a denial of institution of inter partes review (IPR) related to three Spin Master patents. This decision was...
USPTO Updates Eligibility Guidance to Accelerate AI Innovation: Avoiding Locking Up Technology
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced updated Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance, specifically focusing on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). This new guidance includes three detailed examples to address common situations...
Addressing the USPTO’s Inherited Backlog: A Critical Look at the Patent System
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is currently facing a significant backlog of patent and trademark applications, with a total of 785,387 unexamined applications. This backlog has been attributed to various factors, including...
FTC Supports USPTO Terminal Disclaimer NPRM Amid Concerns of Exceeding Authority
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently proposed a rulemaking on terminal disclaimer practice, which received comments from various organizations before the deadline on July 9. One of the key commenters was the...
USPTO Seeks Feedback on Experimental Use Exception | Key Insights
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued a request for comments seeking public input on the current state of the common law experimental use exception to patent infringement. This request is...
USPTO Seeks Feedback on Statutory Experimental Use Exception: Have Your Say Today
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently released a draft Request for Comments (RFC) seeking public feedback on the experimental use exception in patent law. This exception allows for non-commercial experimentation with...
Understanding Design Patent Obviousness: LKQ v. GM Analysis | PTAB Litigation Blog
Design patent obviousness was a hot topic in the recent LKQ v. GM decision by the Federal Circuit. The court's decision on May 21, 2024, brought changes to the existing Rosen-Durling test, which required...
USPTO Updates: Latest Developments and News from IPWatchdog
This week, we had a conversation with Scott McKeown from Wolf Greenfield and Steve McBride from Carmichael IP regarding the latest updates from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). We delved into...
USPTO Mid-Year Review 2024: Updates and Expectations for the Second Half
The first half of 2024 has been a busy time for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with the introduction of five different notices of proposed rulemaking. While the first three proposed...
Roche Sues Indian Sellers Over Expired Accu-Chek Devices: US Chamber Criticizes Sanders for Abuse...
This week, there have been several notable events in the world of intellectual property and beyond. Here are some of the highlights:In a recent case, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit...