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USPTO Opens Registration for Final PTAB Listening Session on Board Administration and Reform

The United States Patent and Trademark Office invites stakeholders to participate in the concluding event of its spring series focused on enhancing PTAB efficiency and effectivene…

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The USPTO has announced that registration is now open for the third and final session of its Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) spring listening series. Scheduled for May 18, 2026, this session will feature expert panels discussing potential reforms to improve PTAB operations. Attendees may join in person or virtual…
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USPTO Opens Registration for Final PTAB Listening Session on Board Administration and Reform The USPTO has announced that registration is now open for the third and final session of its Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) spring listening series. Scheduled for May 18, 2026, this session will feature expert pan... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/uspto-opens-registration-for-final-ptab-listening-session-on-board-administration-and-reform

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