Motorola Ruling Solidifies Discretionary Authority Of USPTO

By Dion Bregman and Theodore Rand ( November 25, 2025, 4:27 PM EST) -- On Nov. 6, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's latest ruling in In re: Motorola Solutions Inc. solidifies the discretionary authority of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office director over inter partes review institution decisions, underscores the limited scope of judicial review, and clarifies the boundaries of due process and Administrative Procedure Act claims in the context of shifting USPTO guidance....

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