MLex Quotes Jeremiah Helm on Latest Developments in Hikma’s ‘Skinny Label’ Supreme Court Bid
In a recent MLex article, Knobbe Martens partner Jeremiah Helm shared his insights on Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ bid for the Supreme Court to grant certiorari in a closely watched “skinny label”...
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...
Current Congressional Attempts at Patent Reform
In recent years, Congress has considered potential new laws for patent reform, typically changes to the system supported by patent owners. Two main areas of focus are “Section 101” and the “PTAB.” Below is a summary of two such efforts currently being considered by Congress.