PTAB/USPTO Update - October 2024

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On October 2, the USPTO terminated proceedings in approximately 3,100 patent applications due to the fraudulent entry of S-signatures of registered...
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USPTO News

  • On October 2, the USPTO terminated proceedings in approximately 3,100 patent applications due to the fraudulent entry of S-signatures of registered practitioners by others. The final order noted that improper use of a practitioner's signature constitutes a violation of the duty of candor and good faith under 37 C.F.R. § 1.56 and a submission of papers for an improper purpose under 37 C.F.R. 11.18(b)(2)(i).
  • On September 30, the USPTO announced a final rule on the process for Director Review of Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings. The rule provides the opportunity to seek Director Review of any decision on institution, final decision, decision granting rehearing of a decision on institution or final decision, or any other decision concluding an AIA proceeding.
  • On September 25, 2024, the USPTO provided notice of a recent coding error that impacted the calculation of patent term adjustment (PTA) determinations for patents issued between March 19, 2024 and July 30, 2024. Affected Patentees may submit a request for reconsideration under 37 C.F.R. 1.705(b).
  • On September 23, the USPTO announced the Create and Innovate Tour, which highlights the impact of Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs). Upcoming tour stops include the grand opening of new PTRCs at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and Mississippi State University.
  • On September 9, the Partnership for Public Service awarded USPTO Director of Emerging Technology and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Jerry Ma the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal® in recognition of his service, for pioneering the use of artificial (AI) tools for the patent examination process, and for his role in forming policies on the intersection of AI and intellectual property.
  • On September 5, the USPTO recognized the 25th anniversary of the founding of the USPTO's Public Advisory Committees in a post on the Director's Blog.

Notices

Final Rules

Interim Rules

  • There are no new interim rules.

Proposed Rules

  • There are no new proposed rules.

Legislation

  • No updates on proposed legislation.

PTAB Decisions

  • New Precedential PTAB Decisions
    • There are no new precedential PTAB decisions.
  • New Informative PTAB Decisions
    • There are no new informative PTAB decisions.
  • New Director Review Decisions
    • There are no new director review decisions.

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