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...
IAM Features Comments from Adam Powell on Landmark Prosecution Laches Decision
In the IAM article “Federal Circuit Reverse Prosecution Laches in Google v Sonos but Leaves Room for Uncertainty,” litigation partner Adam Powell offered insights into how the ruling could affect...
Eyeing the Prize of the U.S. Patent System, the Trump Administration Proposes Patent Maintenance Fee Overhaul
The Trump administration is considering changing the U.S. patent maintenance fee structure from the existing three fixed flat fees to an annual, value‑based “tax” model where patent holders would pay...