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The game has shifted for patent invalidation. As the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) sees fewer filings, district courts are stepping up to the plate, particularly on obviousness arguments.
The Supreme Court might soon decide if the USPTO can deny patents based on 'prosecution laches,' sidestepping statutory deadlines. USPTO Director John Squires just filed a brief telling them no. Here's why you should care, even if you're not a patent lawyer.
The global SEP licensing system, built on interoperability, is cracking under the weight of inconsistent FRAND rate-setting. What was once a predictable path is now a wild west of jurisdictional arbitrage.
The game has shifted for patent invalidation. As the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) sees fewer filings, district courts are stepping up to the plate, particularly on obviousness arguments.
Another patent bites the dust. The Federal Circuit just affirmed that Samesurf’s grand ideas about shared browsing weren't as novel as they thought.
Forget the 'patent troll' narrative. A deep dive into patent law reveals a stark disconnect between academic theory and marketplace reality, with potentially damaging consequences for innovation.
Congress is giving the 'NO FAKES Act' another go. This bill wants to give you ownership of your voice and face. Seriously.
Forget the supposed calm. A recent data correction shows patent rejections for Section 101 are far more volatile than previously thought. This isn't just numbers; it's a headache for anyone trying to patent something.
The USPTO is holding 'listening sessions' for PTAB reform. Spoiler alert: everyone wants more clarity, but the real questions about who benefits, and who pays, remain murky.
The Supreme Court might soon decide if the USPTO can deny patents based on 'prosecution laches,' sidestepping statutory deadlines. USPTO Director John Squires just filed a brief telling them no. Here's why you should care, even if you're not a patent lawyer.
The global SEP licensing system, built on interoperability, is cracking under the weight of inconsistent FRAND rate-setting. What was once a predictable path is now a wild west of jurisdictional arbitrage.
The gears of innovation are grinding, and the culprit isn't just a lack of new ideas, but a fundamental imbalance in how we value and license them. Matteo Sabattini, a licensing veteran, argues the system needs a recalibration, pointing to patent pools as a potential market-driven salve.
So, the attorneys thought they could just grab a consultant's report off the public docket and use it for free? Turns out, even D.C. courts aren't that dumb.
Forget the slick marketing. The USPTO is quietly conducting a massive purge, ripping thousands of fraudulent trademarks from the registry. This isn't just about paperwork; it's a deep dive into the rot beneath the surface of the global IP rush.
World IP Day 2026 is all about sports. But is it about innovation, or just a new playground for IP thieves? The line is blurrier than you think.