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Government Files Statement in Support of Preliminary Injunction Motion in Radian Memory Systems v. Samsung Electronics

Almost two decades ago, the Supreme Court handed down what has turned out to be one of its most significant patent decisions of this century:  eBay v. MercExchange.  The eBay case has had the effect of precluding prevailing...more

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Navigating Change at the USPTO

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While it may seem like the only constant at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is change, that sentiment rings especially true in 2025. With a new presidential administration in the White House and numerous...more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - May 2025

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Welcome to Wilmer Hale's PTAB/USPTO Update for May 2025....more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - April 2025

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On March 10, John Squires was officially nominated to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office....more

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USPTO in 2025: Leadership, Operational, Legislative, and Policy Changes to Watch

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As 2025 unfolds, changes across the patent landscape are unfolding. From agency leadership transitions to proposed legislation and evolving AI-related policies, these shifts could impact patent prosecution, post-grant...more

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Renewed Efforts in Congress for Pharmaceutical Patent Reform

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With the recent convocation of the 119th Congress, a change in administration, and resignation of USPTO Director Vidal, pharmaceutical patent reform is likely on the minds of many in Washington. Prior to this political...more

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Intellectual Property: Appointments, AI Policies, Patent Bills and FTC Action Could Shake Up the Field

Executive orders and other developments suggest changes are in store in the intellectual property (IP) sphere, but the exact shape of the changes is not yet clear. New administration, new leadership: President Donald Trump...more

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PREVAIL Act Advances to the Senate: Potential Implications for Patent Challenges

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On November 21, 2024, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted by a narrow 11–10 margin to advance the PREVAIL Act to the Senate for consideration. The PREVAIL Act, or the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American...more

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Navigating the PREVAIL Act: Key Impacts on Litigants as It Advances in the Senate

The PREVAIL Act is now subject to debate before the full Senate. The Act will require petitioners to certify standing, two new categories of which were recently added via a manager’s amendment....more

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Intellectual Property Report January 2025

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In an era of content creation, social media influencers are tasked with the creative job of building a personal brand to influence the general public’s purchasing decisions and lifestyle choices. Creating a brand identity...more

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From Legislation to Innovation: The CHIPS Act and a New Era of Semiconductor Innovation

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The modern semiconductor industry was born in the 1950s in the United States, and the United States remained the indisputable industry leader for the first few decades of its development. But over the last few decades, the...more

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President Biden Signs the "Unleashing American Innovators Act" Into Law on 12/29/2022

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The Unleashing American Innovators Act, which formed part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022. This Act increased the discount on most patent-related...more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - January 2023

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USPTO Leadership - ..Vaishali Udupa will become the next Commissioner for Patents on January 17, 2023.  She was previously at Hewlett Packard Enterprise....more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - May 2022

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USPTO Leadership - On April 13, Kathi Vidal was sworn in as the new Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Director Vidal offered...more

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USPTO Director Iancu Calls for Section 101 Patent Eligibility Reform in Farewell Speech

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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Andrei Iancu recently resigned his position with the USPTO and delivered his farewell speech at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event on Jan. 19, 2021. In the speech, Iancu...more

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Selling Products Outside the US? If Yes, New Patent Laws are Available to Streamline International Design Protection

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In recognition of ever growing cross-border sales, the U.S. recently expanded its design protection laws to make it easier to file a single application in multiple jurisdictions. Read on if you deal with products that could...more

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