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A Patent ‘Tax’? Key Implications for Patent Holders

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The US Department of Commerce is reportedly considering a significant overhaul of the current patent maintenance fee structure, proposing a shift from the established flat-fee system to an annual, value-based tax on patents....more

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U.S. Department of Commerce Weighs Patent Tax with Significant Implications for Innovation and Patent Strategy

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On July 28, 2025, The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Department of Commerce is considering a new proposal to impose a tax of 1% to 5% on the “value” of issued patents. If implemented, the tax would be in addition...more

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Proposed Budget Cuts for U.S. Government Satellite Monitoring Could Lead to Market and IP Opportunities

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In July 2025, the U.S. federal government proposed an 84% reduction in funding to the Office of Space Commerce. Some say the move would effectively terminate the agency’s further development of the Traffic Coordination System...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

A Report on The World’s Most Innovative Universities Affirms Strengths of Massachusetts Universities and Others Around the World

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As the recent U.S. Commerce Department survey affirmed (and discussed in our blog previously), intellectual property (IP) is a significant driver for our economy. Since universities are both key sources of IP and training...more

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