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Patent Issuance Timeline Accelerated

1 week ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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Federal Circuit on Trade Secret Remedies in AMS-OSRAM v. Renesas

2 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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No Provisional Rights for Expired Patents

2 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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Judge our 14th Annual Patent Moot Court Competition

3 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

Calling IP Attorneys — Come Judge our 14th Annual Patent Moot Court Competition taking place via Zoom on April 14th and 16th, 2025. This is a memorable capstone experience for the students but it requires your expertise. This year’s group is larger than usual and that means I need more judges. No Presidential Appointment is necessary, but you do need a JD, IP law experience, and most importantly passion for supporting the next generation of attorneys.
Challenging the Server Test for Image Embedding

3 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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The Return of Robust Discretionary Denials

3 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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USPTO Director Takes Control of Expanded Discretionary Denials Amid PTAB Staffing Concerns

3 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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Federal Circuit Redefines Prior Art Requirements Under § 102(e)/102(a)(2): In re Riggs

4 weeks ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

by Dennis CrouchIn a significant decision, the Federal Circuit has established a more rigorous test for determining when a published patent application claiming priority to a provisional application can be considered prior art as of its provisional filing date. In re Riggs, Case No. 2022-1945 (Fed. Cir. Mar. 24, 2025). The case is decided under pre-AIA 102(e), and so it is not entirely clear whether the same law applies post-AIA.
Tax Victory for Generic Drug Companies: Federal Circuit Affirms ANDA Litigation Expenses are Deductible

1 month ago | patentlyo.com | Dennis Crouch

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Secretary of Commerce Clears House at USPTO Advisory Committees

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