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Sunday, May 17, 2026

USPTO Intensifies Crackdown on Fraudulent Patent Representations, Terminating Thousands of Applications

The Patent Fraud Mitigation Unit has ended over 3,800 patent proceedings since FY 2025 to uphold integrity and protect applicants from unauthorized representation

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has reinforced its efforts to combat fraud and misrepresentation in patent applications. Since the start of fiscal year 2025, the Patent Fraud Mitigation Unit has terminated more than 3,800 applications for violations involving unauthorized representatives. In Apri…
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Companies House and IPO Alert Businesses to Beware of Fraudulent Payment Demands

Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have jointly issued a warning to UK businesses about unsolicited payment requests. These fraudulent invoices often mimic official correspondence, demanding inflated fees for services that are either free or available at lower costs through legitimate governmen…

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Choate Strengthens IP Litigation Team with Addition of Marta Garcia from Finnegan

Choate Hall & Stewart LLP has expanded its Intellectual Property Litigation practice by hiring Marta Garcia, a seasoned litigator with a technical background in materials science and biomedical engineering. Garcia’s experience spans complex patent disputes, federal court trials, and post-grant proceedings before the U…

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