Other Barks & Bites for Friday, August 1: Senate Commerce Approves Advanced Manufacturing and Space Bills; Ninth Circuit Affirms Narrow Application of Jack Daniel's; and EU Commission Confirms Withdrawal of AI Directive and SEP Regulation

The European Commission has formally withdrawn proposals for an AI Liability Directive and Standard Essential Patents Regulation. The Block BEARD Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate to combat foreign piracy websites. IPWatchdog CEO Gene Quinn criticized the Trump Administration's changes to patent maintenance fees. The Senate Commerce Committee approved bills focused on advanced manufacturing and space research. The Ninth Circuit applied the Rogers test to a false endorsement case involving a drag queen. Meta exceeded revenue expectations for the second quarter of 2025. The PTAB set new decision framework requirements for AIA validity trials.

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) issued a memorandum clarifying that the requirements of 37 CFR § 42.104(b)(4) will no longer be waived, starting September 1.

All petitions for inter partes review (IPR) must identify the legal and factual basis for institution without relying on applicant admitted prior art (AAPA), expert testimony or other evidence.

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