UPDATE: PTO Director Seeks Supreme Court Review of Federal Circuit Decision Denying PTO Recovery of Attorneys’ Fees

As an update of my report from last month on the circuit split on the issue of the recovery of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s attorneys’ fees in connection with district court review of denials of trademark and patent applications, the PTO Director filed a petition for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court.  We will follow proceedings and update you further on any developments at the High Court.

This post is intended only as a general discussion of these issues.  It is not considered to be legal advice or relied upon.  If you need assistance with a particular IP, commercial or employment  issues, Larry Brocchini would be pleased to consider providing additional details or advice about specific situations.