A proposed regulation from the US Patent and Trademark Office that sought to curb double-patenting by changing the restrictions on terminal disclaimers has been withdrawn due to “resource constraints,” prompting criticism that the agency again failed to address originator patent abuse and patent thickets.
Resources Forced Withdrawal of Double-Patenting Proposed Rule, US PTO Says
The US PTO faces criticism after withdrawing a proposed rule intended to address double-patenting by changing terminal disclaimers.
