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DOJ Files SEP Antitrust Brief in Samsung-Netlist Case, Reiterates That Standard Adoption Does Not Confer Market Power

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a Statement of Interest (SOI) on April 7, 2026 in the ongoing patent infringe...

2026.04.12

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Japan’s FY2026 IP Achievement Awards Announced — Toray, Panasonic, Toyota Among 31 Honorees

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced on April 10, 2026 the recipients of the FY2026 Intellec...

2026.04.12

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Full Analysis of OpenAI’s 110-Patent Portfolio: A Filing Strategy That Points to Hardware

OpenAI, best known as the company behind ChatGPT, has sharply accelerated its patent activity since 2023. As of April 20…

2026.04.12

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Can a Later-Filed Patent Ground an ODP Rejection? USPTO ARP Reviews PTAB’s Allergan Reading in Ex Parte Baurin

On April 9, 2026, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published amicus briefs filed in Ex Parte Baurin, a proce...

2026.04.10

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Federal Circuit: Unreachable Coinventor = Invalid Patent—Strict Construction of 35 U.S.C. Section 256(b) in Fortress Iron v. Digger Specialties

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit solidified patent law on April 2, 2026: when a coinventor cannot be lo...

2026.04.10

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European Patent Office Implements 5% Fee Increase Effective April 1—Reflects Surge in AI and Semiconductor Filings

The European Patent Office implemented official fee increases effective April 1, 2026, marking its first substantial rev...

2026.04.10

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Nintendo’s Character-Summon Patent Rejected in Full: All 26 USPTO Claims Refused

In November 2025, USPTO Director John A. Squiers issued a Director-Initiated Reexamination order against Nintendo's pate…

2026.04.10

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Federal Circuit Rejects Information Exchange Patent — Abstract Ideas on Generic Computers Remain Ineligible

Federal Circuit affirms PTAB rejection of McFadden's information exchange system patent. Claim lacks inventive concept despite algorithmic descriptions. Critical implications for SaaS, FinTech, and business model patent strategy.

2026.04.09

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U.S. Justice Department Supports SEP Holder in Samsung-Netlist FRAND Dispute — Antitrust Violation Does Not Follow From Breach of Licensing Obligation

The DOJ files statement of interest in Samsung's antitrust counterclaims against Netlist, drawing a critical legal distinction between FRAND breach and antitrust liability. Implications for SEP licensing strategy and future tech industry disputes.

2026.04.09

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USPTO’s IPR Institution Rate Crisis — Plummeting from 65% to 37% in Seven Months

The USPTO's Inter Partes Review institution rate has collapsed from approximately 65% in October 2024 to 37% by February 2026. Director Squires' policy shifts fundamentally reshape patent litigation strategy. What patent holders and challengers need to know.

2026.04.09

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