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Federal Circuit Declines To Disturb “Settled Expectations” Factor in Denying Mandamus Petitions

USPTO Adds Desjardins to MPEP Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance

USPTO Urges Separate Filing of Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations

Trademark Office — Gasp! — Finds No Likelihood of Confusion Between “Gasper Roofing” and “Jasper Contractors”

ITC Round-Up: Q3 2025

Unpacking Appellate Challenges to the USPTO’s Discretionary Denial Framework

Standard Essential Patents: Life Cycle Overview

Texas Round-Up: September 2025 

Trademark Office Confirms It — Consent Agreements Need Pants

Is Your Trademark Registration Outdated? Why It Might Be Time for an Update.  

What To Know About Interim Licenses In Global FRAND Cases

USPTO Launches Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program