In Kano State, a quiet but powerful legal instrument has become the shield of choice for suspects seeking refuge from the long arm of the law. Exclusive findings reveal that investigations by security ...

Jonathan Bowser of Haynes Boone discusses the USPTO's new "Pre-Order Procedure" for ex parte reexaminations, and its controversial waiver of rules that previously limited patent owner participation.

In the April 1, 2026 issue of the Official Gazette, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published a new process permitting patent owners to file an early, limited response to a request for ex parte ...

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is considering changes to its ex parte regulations that would “improve stakeholder engagement, facilitate well-informed decision-making, and make agency ...

In the April 1, 2026 edition of the Official Gazette, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced a new procedural framework that permits patent owners to submit a limited, early response to a ...