May 14, 2026
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John A. Squires issued a precedential decision Thursday outlining the principles underlying his discretion in instituting America Invents Act reviews, emphasizing that Congress intended such reviews to be an alternative to costly and lengthy litigation.
March 24, 2026
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires has granted six petitions seeking America Invents Act reviews of patents and rejected 15 others, according to his latest summary order listing his most recent decisions.