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Federal Circuit Finds $100 Option Clause in Settlement a “Side Bet,” Dismisses Hybir Section 101 Appeal as Moot

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed a patent eligibility appeal on April 21, 2026, holding that ...
2026.04.23 パテント探偵社 編集部
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USPTO Overhauls AI Patent Eligibility Guidance, Formalizes SMED Framework

USPTO Director John A. Squires, the 60th director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (sworn in on Septembe...
2026.04.22 パテント探偵社 編集部
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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 パテント探偵社 編集部
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