In this week’s episode of IPWatchdog Unleashed, the host discusses the critical relationship between patent quality, examinations, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This discussion stems from the recent confirmation hearing for John Squires, President Trump’s nominee for the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. During the hearing, Squires emphasized the goal of ensuring patents are 'born strong' and pointed out a concerning 68% defect rate in inter partes reviews, highlighting the urgent need for improvements in the U.S. patent system, which was somewhat overshadowed by the political nature of the hearing.
Squires' response to Senator Cruz highlighted a staggering 68% defect rate in inter partes reviews, indicating urgent need for patent system improvements and strength.
His focus will be on making sure patents are, in his words, 'born strong,' aiming to address the high error rates currently plaguing the system.
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