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Newly Released GAO Report Shows Previous Leadership’s Improper Influence on PTAB and Need for Improved Transparency
Many in the IP world suspected improper influence at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) under former Director Andrew Iancu, previously a partner at a firm with a long history of representing...
PTAB Denies IPR Petitions Filed Less Than One Month After Lawsuit
On Monday, the PTAB made clear that the ultimate outcome of the Fintiv rule championed by Director Iancu is the elimination of inter partes review (IPR) as a viable alternative to challenging patents ...
Christmas (Tree Patents) In July
It’s the week of the Fourth of July and that means that it’s time to talk about Christmas trees. Or at least about patents for creating an electric connection between different sections of a...
As USPTO Oversight Hearing Approaches, Some Questions On Eligibility
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Andrei Iancu will testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Intellectual Property on Wednesday as the sole witness i...
Iancu’s First Hearing Answers Questions, Leaves More Open
On Wednesday, April 18, new USPTO Director Andrei Iancu appeared for his first oversight hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Director was more open with the Committee compared to...
The Patent Examination Process Shouldn’t Be An Oversight
Director Iancu will be appearing for his first oversight hearing tomorrow, Wednesday, April 18. This follows on his recent speech at the Chamber of Commerce, at which he emphasized two areas of focu...