Patent Atty Sues USPTO Over 'Flawed' Disciplinary Procedure

By Hailey Konnath · July 23, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT

An Ohio patent lawyer Thursday accused the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of using an unlawful "pay for play" system for its disciplinary proceedings against attorneys, claiming the disciplinary proceedings are...

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Case Title

Doe v. United States Patent and Trademark Office, et al.

Case Number

4:26-cv-01715

Court

Ohio Northern

Nature of Suit

Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision

Date Filed

July 23, 2026