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USPTO Establishes Equal AIA Eligibility Standards for U.S. and Foreign Governments in Precedential Ruling
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director issued a precedential decision on March 18, 2026, affirming that foreign governments are subject to the same America Invents Act (AIA) eligibility restrictions as the U.S. government in inter partes and post-grant review proceedings. Citing the Supreme Cou…
Wednesday, March 18, 2026