U.S. Design “Rocket Docket” Grounded
The U.S. Patent Office’s program for expedited examination of design applications under 37 CFR 1.155 (often called the design “rocket docket”), which was suspended earlier this year, was formally canceled...
Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on the USPTO, Federal Circuit and ITC
On October 1, 2025, the federal government entered a shutdown, and the impact on the IP space is uncertain. While the USPTO and Federal Circuit remain operational for now, proceedings...
U.S. Space Force Announces Operational Acceptance of ATLAS
The U.S. Space Force achieved a milestone for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) on September 30th by announcing that the Space Force has operationally accepted the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis...