Charlene Azema Comments on Trademark Office Backlog Reduction and Pendency Trends in Law360
In the Law360 article “Squires And Stewart’s Trademark Office, By The Numbers,” Knobbe Martens’ Trademark and Brand Protection Co-Chair Charlene Azema shared her perspective on recent initiatives at the U.S....
Challenged Director-To-PTAB Instructions Did Not Require Notice-And-Comment Rulemaking
APPLE INC. v. SQUIRES Before Lourie, Taranto, and Chen. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Summary: Challenged instructions that the PTO’s Director gave...
USPTO Joins DOJ in Supporting Permanent Injunctions for NPEs
Key Takeaway: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office doubles down on its current pro-patentee stance by filing a statement of interest in district court, arguing that permanent injunctions should be...