The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rescinded its Discretionary Denial Memorandum, reverting to prior post-grant guidelines for cases involving parallel district court litigation. This change is expected to impact the way patent applications are processed, particularly in relation to ongoing litigation. Additionally, the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement now encompasses various forms of labor and capital, broadening the criteria for what constitutes a domestic industry. Meanwhile, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expanded its confidential review process, allowing issuers greater flexibility in exploring and planning public offerings. This includes new guidance on accredited investor verification and accommodations for reviewing nonpublic registration statements, which could accelerate the pace of public issuances and enhance the use of advertising and social media in marketing funds to investors.