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Eyeing the Prize of the U.S. Patent System, the Trump Administration Proposes Patent Maintenance Fee Overhaul

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The Trump administration is considering changing the U.S. patent maintenance fee structure from the existing three fixed flat fees to an annual, value‑based “tax” model where patent holders would pay 1%–5% of the estimated...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Patent Fees Reimagined: Evaluating the Trump Administration's Value-Driven Fee Structure and Its Impact on Innovators

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The WSJ reports the Trump administration wants to charge patent holders 1% to 5% of their patent’s value to maintain the patent after grant. If implemented, this would mark a dramatic departure from the traditional flat-fee...more

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Reassessing Irreparable Harm: Are Injunctions Making a Comeback?

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In an unusual move, the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office submitted a “Statement of Interest” this week in a pending patent case in the Eastern District of Texas—sharing “views” on whether...more

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“Restoring Gold Standard Science” Executive Order - Potential Impacts for Patent Applicants and Owners

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In response to concerns about eroded public confidence in scientists and the alleged misuse of scientific information by federal agencies to justify political ends, President Trump’s “Restoring Gold Standard Science”...more

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John Squires Faces the Senate Judiciary Committee

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John Squires, President Trump’s nominee for Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 21, his first hearing since being nominated. Squires’...more

Kilpatrick

4 Key Takeaways | Recent Changes with Respect to the New Administration

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Kilpatrick’s Kris Doyle, David Reed, Kate Klein, and Ditty Shrivastava recently presented at the annual Kilpatrick Intellectual Property Seminar Series on the topic of “Recent Changes with Respect to the New Administration.”...more

Erise IP

The Surge of Gulf of America Trademarks: A Unique Legal Landscape of Opportunities and Hurdles

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Since the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has seen a surge in trademark applications for the phrase. Seventeen new applications have been filed...more

Jones Day

Innovative Insights: Legal Updates in Life Sciences | First Quarter 2025

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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing life science R&D (particularly in the realm of drug discovery) and challenging the traditional "human inventorship" requirement for U.S. patents. Recent guidance from the USPTO...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Beating the Wait: Practical Tips to Shorten Patent and Trademark Pendency

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It is taking longer to get a patent. Since 2020, the average time from patent filing to receiving the first action from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has risen from 14 months to 21 months, a 50% increase in...more

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How Should a Licensing Commitment Affect the Availability of Injunctions at the ITC?

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Governed by 19 U.S.C. § 337, the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) is empowered to investigate unfair acts in the importation of articles into the United States. The ITC can be a powerful forum for owners of U.S....more

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New Executive Orders Signal Shift in U.S. Artificial Intelligence and Science Policy

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In January 2025, President Donald Trump issued two executive orders that mark a significant change in the federal government's approach to artificial intelligence, science and technology policy. These orders establish new...more

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President Nominates John Squires to be Next USPTO Director

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On Monday, President Trump's nomination for Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, John A. Squires, was submitted to the U.S. Senate for confirmation.  Mr....more

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USPTO Withdraws Its Former Artificial Intelligence Strategy Document

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We recently reported the USPTO’s publication on Jan. 14, 2025, of an artificial intelligence strategy document, just days before the appointment of new Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart. Wasting no time, the USPTO has now...more

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Patent and Trademark Applicants Could See Big Delays in 2025

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Patent and trademark applicants are likely to see significant changes with their applications in 2025. First, numerous fee increases have recently taken effect – on January 18 for trademark applications and January 19 for...more

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USPTO/PTAB: Changes are on the Horizon

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In the closing weeks of 2024, USPTO Director Kathi Vidal announced her departure in a November LinkedIn post, stating that she would leave the Office during the second week of December to rejoin the partnership of...more

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Navigating the Massive Impact Changes to Telework Policies Would Have at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) faces unique challenges amid discussions on altering telework policies....more

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Potential Effects of the Trump Administration’s First Actions on the USPTO

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Two of President Donald Trump’s first actions – an order for federal workers to return to the office and a hiring freeze – stand to affect federal agencies across the board. Although the ultimate results of these actions...more

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Expected Changes to IP Policy under the Second Trump Administration

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Intellectual property (“IP”) policy does not weigh heavily on most voters’ minds, and so is not often addressed in presidential campaigns. This past campaign was no different – President-elect Donald Trump did not expressly...more

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Trump Administration 2.0 – Tech Transactions Update

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The incoming Trump administration is expected to make several policy changes likely to impact tech transactions. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to reduce regulation and cut federal bureaucracy, which he says have...more

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Trump's First 100 Days: Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

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During his first term, Trump appointed a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) director who instituted a number of reforms widely regarded as pro-patent, and the general consensus is that the incoming administration will...more

Kilpatrick

AI Post-Election – Initial Government Insights

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As of the end of last week, the Republican party had secured control of the White House and both Chambers of Congress, paving the way for significant government change. As the Trump administration sets out its priorities,...more

Perkins Coie

The New Administration’s Impact on Retailers

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With a new administration reshaping the political landscape, retailers are preparing for policy shifts that may greatly influence their operations. In this Update, we explore the potential changes and challenges on the...more

WilmerHale

FRAND Quarterly: Navigating the Global SEP Landscape - January 2024

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This marks the first issue of WilmerHale’s FRAND Quarterly: Navigating the Global SEP Landscape, a bulletin that will highlight developments about the licensing, litigation, and regulation of patents that are or are claimed...more

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USPTO Contributes Patent and Trademark Data to Help Launch National AI Research Resource Pilot Program

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This week, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) alongside public and private sector collaborators launched the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot program.  NAIRR seeks to advance AI...more

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Trump-Era Statement on Standards-Essential Patents Withdrawn

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The Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (the Agencies) announced the withdrawal of a 2019...more

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