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Starting September 1, 2025, all Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) hearings will be held in-person.
The USPTO is issuing a final rule to amend the rules governing who may practice before the Patent
The USPTO announced a final rule governing the process for Director Review of proceedings under the Leahy-Smith America
Patent Trial and Appeal Board USPTO issues final rule on PTAB’s Motion to Amend procedure To promote
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