The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has expanded its Track One prioritized examination program. Beginning this fiscal year, the number of accepted requests will rise from 15,000 to 2...
USPTO to Penalize False Small or Micro Entity Claims: What Patent Applicants Must Know
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a new enforcement policy. It will now fine applicants who claim false small or micro entity status. This could impact anyone who misrepresent...
Ben Klosowski Presents Patent Litigation
On June 7, 2025, Thrive IP® patent attorney Ben Klosowski presented “Patent Litigation Landscape: Recent Changes and Practice Tips,” in which he discussed the use of Third-Party Funding in light ...
Dr. Stipkala Speaks in Germany on Settling IP Litigation with Mediation
Jeremy M. Stipkala, Ph.D., J.D., Patent Attorney and Certified Mediator with Thrive IP®, and Matthias Schuhmacher, M.Sc., LL.M., US Attorney at Law and European Patent Attorney with Tautz & Schuh...
AI Trade Secrets: Smart IP Protection for Innovation
Businesses using artificial intelligence (AI) are rethinking how they protect their most valuable innovations. Trade secrets could become the preferred method to guard AI technologies. Compared to pat...
New USPTO Discretionary Denial Process – What it Means for Your Patent Strategy
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rolled out a new system that reshapes how patent challenges are reviewed. If your business holds patents or plans to challenge one, these changes matte...