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Squires' PTAB changes abide by APA, law expert argues

By Nick Robertson ( October 24, 2025, 21:41 GMT | Insight) -- Administrative law expert John Duffy, a member of the Patent Public Advisory Committee, defended US Patent and Trademark Director John Squires from criticism that his recent changes at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board could violate the Administrative Procedure Act.Despite concerns from some that US Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires has improperly altered how the Patent Trial and Appeal Board institutes inter partes review (IPR) decisions, Patent Public Advisory Committee member John Duffy came to his defense Friday....

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