USPTO’s Return-to-Office Mandate: What It Means for Patent Judges and Examiners
Brett Trout
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Brett Trout The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is facing significant upheaval following an executive order requiring certain federal employees to return to the office. For the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Supervisory Patent Examiners (SPEs), and new Patent Examiners (NPEs) this directive has sparked concerns about efficiency, staffing, and the agencys ability to meet its mission.
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