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Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
6 days ago

Tie Goes to the Runner? Three Months of SMED Practice at the USPTO

Patent Director John Squires implemented a policy favoring applicants in close Section 101 eligibility calls through Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations, shifting examination standards toward applicant-friendly interpretations.
#ipr-institution-rates
fromPatently-O
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

The Thaw Begins?: What's Driving IPR Institutions Under Director Squires

IPR institution rates under Director John Squires rose from ~15% to 35–55% by Dec 2025–Jan 2026, signaling a revived, more equitable institution framework.
fromPatently-O
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

The Thaw Begins?: What's Driving IPR Institutions Under Director Squires

IPR institution rates rose from about 15% to roughly 35–55% by late 2025, reflecting renewed, discretionary institution under Director John Squires.
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