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Sun, May 17, 2026

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USPTO Schedules Patent Center Downtime for Maintenance on May 16
PatentsUSA

USPTO Schedules Patent Center Downtime for Maintenance on May 16

Routine system maintenance will temporarily suspend Patent Center services early Saturday morning, with alternative filing options available.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced scheduled maintenance for its Patent Center platform. The maintenance window will run from midnight to 9 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, May 16, during which users will experience service interruptions. The USPTO advises users to consult alternative fi…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Licensing Innovations in May
PatentsUSA

USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Licensing Innovations in May

Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Join, Successful Inventing.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Western Regional Outreach Office and the Licensing Executives Society–Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC) will co-host a virtual event titled "Successful Inventing: Licensing Your Product or Concept" on May 13, 2026. This session is part of a broader educational serie…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO Announces Final PTAB Listening Session on Board Administration and Reform
PatentsUSA

USPTO Announces Final PTAB Listening Session on Board Administration and Reform

The third session of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board spring series will convene on May 18 at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, featuring expert panels discussing PTAB…

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host the concluding event of its three-part PTAB spring listening series titled “PTAB Administration and Reform” on Monday, May 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The session will take place in the Clara Barton Auditorium at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, V…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO to Host Live Q&A on Patent Examiner Application Process May 26
PatentsUSA

USPTO to Host Live Q&A on Patent Examiner Application Process May 26

Office of Human Resources Offers Real-Time Insights for Prospective Patent Examiners

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will hold a live virtual event on May 26 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. ET, providing prospective patent examiner applicants an opportunity to engage directly with the Office of Human Resources (OHR). Attendees can ask questions about the application process and receive guida…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Workshop on Licensing Innovations in May 2026
PatentsUSA

USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Workshop on Licensing Innovations in May 2026

The 'Successful Inventing 2026' series continues with expert guidance on licensing products and concepts for inventors and innovators

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Western Regional Outreach Office, in partnership with the Licensing Executives Society – Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC), will present a virtual session focused on licensing strategies for inventors. Scheduled for May 13, 2026, this event is part of the ongoing 'S…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO Schedules Patent Center Downtime for Maintenance on May 16

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced scheduled maintenance for its Patent Center platform. The maintenance window will run from midnight to 9 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, May 16, during which users will experience service interruptions. The USPTO advises users to consult alternative fi…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Licensing Innovations in May

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Western Regional Outreach Office and the Licensing Executives Society–Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC) will co-host a virtual event titled "Successful Inventing: Licensing Your Product or Concept" on May 13, 2026. This session is part of a broader educational serie…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO Announces Final PTAB Listening Session on Board Administration and Reform

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host the concluding event of its three-part PTAB spring listening series titled “PTAB Administration and Reform” on Monday, May 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The session will take place in the Clara Barton Auditorium at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, V…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO to Host Live Q&A on Patent Examiner Application Process May 26

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will hold a live virtual event on May 26 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. ET, providing prospective patent examiner applicants an opportunity to engage directly with the Office of Human Resources (OHR). Attendees can ask questions about the application process and receive guida…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Workshop on Licensing Innovations in May 2026

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Western Regional Outreach Office, in partnership with the Licensing Executives Society – Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC), will present a virtual session focused on licensing strategies for inventors. Scheduled for May 13, 2026, this event is part of the ongoing 'S…

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Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the United States to offer an objective and balanced evaluation of the country's intellectual property protection efforts. The statement follows the U.S. government's decision to list Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual global IP report. Vietnamese…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Unveils 2025 Intellectual Property 'Go To Lawyers' Honorees

Annual Feature Recognizes Leading IP Attorneys Nominated by Peers and Selected by Editorial Panel

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has released its 2025 list of 'Go To Lawyers' in the field of Intellectual Property, highlighting attorneys recognized for their leadership and expertise. The honorees were nominated by colleagues and chosen by a dedicated panel, continuing the publication's tradition of spotlighting excel…

Sunday, May 3, 2026
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India on US priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights: What it means and why it matters

The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enfo…

The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enforcement mechanisms. The designation was announced in the annual Special 301 Report, which assesses how effectively US trading partners safeg…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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