Analysis of patent litigation, PTAB practice, prosecution and pharma IP, written on the data behind LexDana.
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Raw numbers often say more than commentary. In patent prosecution, issuance data provides one of the clearest signals of how much innovative activity is actually making its way through the system. Unlike filings, which can reflect short-term strategy…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is taking another step toward integrating artificial intelligence into the patent examination process. With the launch of the Automated Search Pilot Program (ASPP), the agency aims to explore how AI can improve…
Every year, thousands of trademark professionals strengthen the identity of brands through diligent filing, prosecution, and protection of marks before the USPTO. Patexia’s Trademark Intelligence Report 2025 takes a data-driven look at this…
Patent prosecution is where innovation meets protection. Every year, companies large and small rely on their law firms to turn ideas into patents that safeguard technology and strengthen market position. With the volume of filings at the USPTO continuing…
Trademarks are at the heart of every brand’s identity, protecting the symbols, names, and logos that distinguish companies in a crowded marketplace. Effective trademark prosecution, from filing applications to handling office actions and ultimately…
Over the past decade, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has become one of the most influential venues in U.S. patent law. From fast-moving Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) to Post-Grant Reviews (PGRs), PTAB has redefined how companies defend, challenge,…
The trademark legal market continues to shift, with law firms gaining or losing ground depending on client activity, industry trends, and broader market dynamics. Tracking year-over-year changes in filings provides valuable insight into which firms are…
Patent issuance trends offer valuable insight into the pace of innovation, the workload at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the overall health of the intellectual property ecosystem. Fluctuations in annual and quarterly grant numbers can…
According to Patexia’s latest Trademark Intelligence Report, scheduled for release tomorrow, trademark application activity at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) saw significant growth in 2024, with foreign entities, especially…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is set for a leadership change as President Donald Trump has nominated John Squires to serve as the next Director. Squires, a veteran intellectual property attorney with experience in both corporate and private…
Written by : Bailey R. Arenberg and Jason J. Jardine Effective January 28, 2025, the new administration suspended the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program (CCMPP) at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). [1] The USPTO had instituted…
On February 28, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rescinded the June 21, 2022, memorandum titled “Interim Procedure for Discretionary Denials in AIA Post-Grant Proceedings with Parallel District Court Litigation.”…
