The US Federal Trade Commission praised a proposal to close a patent settlement disclosure loophole from the Patent and Trademark Office, arguing it will ensure more of the agreements are reported.
Key Takeaways
- The Federal Trade Commission supports a US Patent and Trademark Office proposal that would require patent settlement agreements be disclosed even if they are reached before a Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceeding.
- The policy would extend the disclosure window, which now is required only after a proceeding is instituted
The policy is part of a broader
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