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...
Knobbe Martens Maintains National Top Tier Ranking for IP Litigation Work from Benchmark Litigation
IRVINE, Calif., October 28, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm and numerous partners in its Litigation practice have been recognized in the 2026 edition of...
USPTO Announces Multiple Pilot Programs to Expedite Patent Application Process
The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently announced two new pilot programs available at the early stages of patent prosecution in original applications. The Automated Search Pilot Program allows...