Join us on Wednesday, November 5, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by the Office of the Commissioner for Patents.
The discussion will focus on:
- The USPTO’s current subject matter eligibility guidance, training and resources.
- A memorandum issued in August 2025 reminding examiners about important aspects of the USPTO’s subject matter eligibility guidance.
- A recently issued Appeal Review Panel decision (Ex parte Desjardins, 2024-00567) reversing a new ground of rejection under 35 U.S.C. 101.
Speakers include:
- Charles Kim, Deputy Commissioner for Patents
- Michael Kim, Vice Chief Administrative Patent Judge, Patent Trial and Appeal Board
- Carolyn Kosowski, Senior Legal Advisor, Office of Patent Legal Administration
We want to hear from you
Submit your questions to USPTOHour@uspto.gov, along with any ideas or topics for future USPTO Hours.
Accessibility accommodation
Accessibility
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.
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