U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Expanding Presidential Influence on Agency Adjudication

Expanding Presidential Influence on Agency Adjudication

The Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. v. Arthrex expands the avenues for politicizing agency adjudication.

Headless Agency Adjudication at the Patent Office

Headless Agency Adjudication at the Patent Office

Supreme Court approval of patent adjudication raises new questions about limits of modern agency adjudication.

The First Amendment Protects Offensive Trademarks

The First Amendment Protects Offensive Trademarks

Supreme Court holds that government cannot discriminate against offensive trademarks.

Why Federal Courts Should Defer to the PTO in Trademark Disputes

Why Federal Courts Should Defer to the PTO in Trademark Disputes

Legal scholar makes the case for courts deferring to agency’s trademark determinations.

Evaluating the PTO’s Proposed Fee Structure

Evaluating the PTO’s Proposed Fee Structure

Proposed fee structure remains flawed and may contribute to the perception of a “broken” patent system.