USPTO publishes Request for Comments regarding the impact of AI on certain patentability determinations

The Federal Register Notice seeks public feedback on how the proliferation of AI could affect USPTO evaluations on patentability, including what qualifies as prior art and the assessment of the level of ordinary skills in the art.

USPTO advances rules governing PTAB review practices in various proceedings, improving fairness, transparency, and efficiency

Comments on proposed rules relating to discretionary denials of parallel and serial petitions and petitions implicating prior art or arguments previously presented to the USPTO are due June 18.

USPTO seeks to formalize enhanced and streamlined Director Review process through rulemaking

NPRM announced to advance our goal of ensuring fair, transparent, and efficient procedures throughout the PTAB—Comments on the proposed rule are due on or before June 17, 2024.

USPTO issues guidance concerning the use of AI tools by parties and practitioners

Guidance informing practitioners and the public of the important issues that patent and trademark professionals, innovators, and entrepreneurs must navigate while using AI in matters before the USPTO.

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