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 20, 2026
John Squires, director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, granted eight petitions seeking America Invents Act review of patents, but spurned twice as many others in his latest summary decision.