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USPTO Issues Proposed Rules on Director Review

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On April 16, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Director Review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions....more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - May 2023

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On April 20, the USPTO announced an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public input regarding potential PTAB reforms, including proposed changes to discretionary institution practices, petition word limits,...more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - December 2022

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USPTO Leadership - ..This month, Director Kathi Vidal delivered official remarks at the Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium. USPTO News - ..On November 16, the USPTO and the Department of Commerce launched the...more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - February 2022

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USPTO Leadership - ..Drew Hirshfeld is still performing the functions and duties of Director. President Biden nominated Kathi Vidal to be the next Director. On Jan. 13, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 17-5 to forward...more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - June 2021

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USPTO Leadership - ..Drew Hirshfeld is still performing the functions and duties of Director.  No announcement from the Biden Administration as to who will be nominated to become the next Director. IP Toolkit - ...more

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