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July 29, 2026Copyright & Trade Secrets3 min read
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Analysis of patent litigation, PTAB practice, prosecution and pharma IP, written on the data behind LexDana.
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The Prosecution Data Most IP Attorneys Never Look At
Most prosecution strategy is set before anyone looks at who is actually examining the application. What is sitting there unused Every examiner has a history: allowance rate, average number of office actions, how often an interview changes the outcome. None…
July 29, 2026Federal Circuit1 min read
USPTO Policy
Patexia Patent Insight 20: Patent Issuance Levels Hold Steady Through 2025
Raw numbers often say more than commentary. In patent prosecution, issuance data provides one of the clearest signals of how much innovative activity is actually making its way through the system. Unlike filings, which can reflect short-term strategy…
January 22, 2026USPTO Policy2 min read
Patent Prosecution
USPTO Launches Automated Search Pilot Program: A New Era for AI-Assisted Patent Examination
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is taking another step toward integrating artificial intelligence into the patent examination process. With the launch of the Automated Search Pilot Program (ASPP), the agency aims to explore how AI can improve…
October 15, 2025Patent Prosecution2 min read
Trademark
Patexia Insight 249: Spotlight on the Top Trademark Attorneys of 2025
Every year, thousands of trademark professionals strengthen the identity of brands through diligent filing, prosecution, and protection of marks before the USPTO. Patexia’s Trademark Intelligence Report 2025 takes a data-driven look at this…
October 9, 2025Trademark3 min read
Patent Prosecution
Patexia Patent Insight 17: Spotlight on the Top Law Firms in Patent Prosecution 2025
Patent prosecution is where innovation meets protection. Every year, companies large and small rely on their law firms to turn ideas into patents that safeguard technology and strengthen market position. With the volume of filings at the USPTO continuing…
October 2, 2025Patent Prosecution4 min read
Trademark
Patexia Insight 248: Top Firms in Trademark Prosecution 2025
Trademarks are at the heart of every brand’s identity, protecting the symbols, names, and logos that distinguish companies in a crowded marketplace. Effective trademark prosecution, from filing applications to handling office actions and ultimately…
September 24, 2025Trademark3 min read
PTAB
Patexia Insight 247: Five Years of PTAB Data, From Filings to Final Decisions
Over the past decade, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has become one of the most influential venues in U.S. patent law. From fast-moving Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) to Post-Grant Reviews (PGRs), PTAB has redefined how companies defend, challenge,…
September 10, 2025PTAB3 min read
Trademark
Patexia Insight 245: Trademark Shifts - Firms with the Largest Gains and Losses (2025)
The trademark legal market continues to shift, with law firms gaining or losing ground depending on client activity, industry trends, and broader market dynamics. Tracking year-over-year changes in filings provides valuable insight into which firms are…
August 21, 2025Trademark3 min read
USPTO Policy
Patexia Patent Insight 16: U.S. Patent Grants See Mild H1 2025 Decline, But Q2 Outpaces Q1
Patent issuance trends offer valuable insight into the pace of innovation, the workload at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the overall health of the intellectual property ecosystem. Fluctuations in annual and quarterly grant numbers can…
August 14, 2025USPTO Policy2 min read
Trademark
Patexia Insight 238: Trademark Filings Increase as China Leads Foreign Applicants
According to Patexia’s latest Trademark Intelligence Report, scheduled for release tomorrow, trademark application activity at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) saw significant growth in 2024, with foreign entities, especially…
April 23, 2025Trademark3 min read
John Squires Nominated as Next USPTO Director
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is set for a leadership change as President Donald Trump has nominated John Squires to serve as the next Director. Squires, a veteran intellectual property attorney with experience in both corporate and private…
March 11, 2025USPTO Policy1 min read