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June 21, 2024

Enhancing Independence: New Rules for Communication in PTAB Panel Decisions Codify SOP4

By Jennifer Bush
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) has introduced new rules enhancing the independence of administrative patent judge (APJ) panels....
June 21, 2024

Enhancing Independence: New Rules for Communication in PTAB Panel Decisions Codify SOP4

By Jennifer Bush
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) has introduced new rules enhancing the independence of administrative patent judge (APJ) panels....
June 19, 2024

Observations on the Changing Landscape of the PTAB Director Review Process in 2024

By Jennifer Bush
So far in 2024, Director Review decisions have shifted from primarily sua sponte DRs to party-initiated DRs. In addition, there has been...
June 19, 2024

Observations on the Changing Landscape of the PTAB Director Review Process in 2024

By Jennifer Bush
So far in 2024, Director Review decisions have shifted from primarily sua sponte DRs to party-initiated DRs. In addition, there has been...
June 18, 2024

Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Merchandise Are Here to Stay: Clean Tech and Metals Targeted by Latest Proposal

In 2018, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) imposed increased tariffs on about two-thirds of Chinese imports under Section 301...
June 18, 2024

Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Merchandise Are Here to Stay: Clean Tech and Metals Targeted by Latest Proposal

In 2018, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) imposed increased tariffs on about two-thirds of Chinese imports under Section 301...
June 13, 2024

Nearly One Year After Proposed HSR Rulemaking, Still No New Rules: What Should Companies Considering M&A Activity Expect?

By Steve Albertson
Last summer, on June 27, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the concurrence of the Department of Justice (DOJ), unveiled...
June 13, 2024

Nearly One Year After Proposed HSR Rulemaking, Still No New Rules: What Should Companies Considering M&A Activity Expect?

By Steve Albertson
Last summer, on June 27, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the concurrence of the Department of Justice (DOJ), unveiled...
June 13, 2024

Should a Printed Publication Be Considered in Inter Partes Reviews Based Only on its Publication Date?

By Jennifer Bush
Lynk Labs has presented an argument to the Federal Circuit, asserting that patent applications should only be utilized to invalidate...
June 13, 2024

Should a Printed Publication Be Considered in Inter Partes Reviews Based Only on its Publication Date?

By Jennifer Bush
Lynk Labs has presented an argument to the Federal Circuit, asserting that patent applications should only be utilized to invalidate...