pro se

Latin term used to refer to an individual who represents himself in a legal matter.  Patent applicants do not have to use a patent agent or attorney but can prosecute a patent application on their own.

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Tuesday Markup of Litigation Funding Legislation

Although John Squires is busy destroying the PTAB—as of last week, he has now gone 0 for 34 on allowing institution of IPR petitions he reviews—the story in Congress is more positive. Tomorrow, t...

Step 1: Destroy IPR.  Step 2: ???  Step 3: Profit.

Last week, the USPTO issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) containing major changes to the institution process for inter partes review.  Combined with other changes made by the USPTO, inc...

Capable of Repetition, But Avoiding Review—USPTO New Regulation Not Reviewed By OIRA

The USPTO has put out a new NPRM, attempting to lock in place rules that were created without going through rulemaking in the prior Trump administration. While I have a lot to say about the substance...

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