Abuse claims, mystery filers shadow VLSI patent fight at US Federal Circuit
By Melissa Ritti ( May 7, 2026, 11:12 GMT | Comment) -- Many of the conditions that led to cancellation in 2023 of a high-value VLSI Technology patent are no longer in play at the US Patent and Trademark Office. But that could take a back seat Friday to the agency’s need to preserve and protect the discretionary authority of its director.John Squires faced no shortage of tough questions at a recent hearing on Capitol Hill....
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