USPTO Proposes Rule and Director Implements Policy Likely to Limit Multiple Patent Validity Challenges
On Friday, October 17, the USPTO published a proposed rule that, if implemented, would likely reduce filings of inter partes review patent validity challenges. In addition, USPTO Director John Squires...
In Federal News Network Interview, Jarom Kesler Discusses Impact of Government Shutdown on IP and Patent Litigation
In a recent interview with Federal News Network, Knobbe Martens partner Jarom Kesler provided insights into the impact of the government shutdown on intellectual property law, including how the United...
USPTO’s Automated Search Pilot: Through a Biotech Lens
In October 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched the “Artificial Intelligence Search Automated Pilot Program,” or ASAP!, an initiative to identify potential prior art using artificial intelligence...