The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating on the jurisdictional aspects of lawsuits filed under the Clean Air Act. The justices are considering whether these challenges should be brought in Washington, D.C., where the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is located, or in the states where the specific environmental issues arise. This discussion reflects a broader concern regarding the authority of circuit courts versus the D.C. Circuit in handling such disputes. Legal experts suggest that the outcome could shape how industry groups and states challenge EPA actions in the future, potentially leading to varied results based on the nature of the actions being contested. Meanwhile, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced new interim processes aimed at managing the workload of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) more effectively, which includes reducing the pendency of ex parte appeals and enhancing consistency in America Invents Act trial proceedings.
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The US Patent and Trademark Office reinforced its pro-patentee posture this week, giving the agency’s director more power to turn away patent validity challenges under the auspices of boosting efficiency, attorneys said. https://t.co/rFBe1pHOUJ
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