March 05, 2026
The latest bulk order from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires on America Invents Act patent challenges instituted five petitions while denying four others on discretionary grounds, including three brought by Samsung.
January 13, 2026
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires has denied 47 requests for America Invents Act patent reviews and granted eight other petitions, continuing his practice of spurning most patent challenges that reach his desk since he took over the handling of institution decisions.