By: Dennis J. Butler A granted U.S. patent can be challenged through various administrative procedures under U.S. patent law at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), which are designed to provide a faster, cheaper alternative to challenging the patent in a federal court litigation. The most common administrative procedures include ex parte reexamination, inter partes review and post grant review. 1. Ex Parte Reexamination Ex parte reexamination allows a third party or the patent owner themselves to request that the USPTO reexamine a granted U.S. patent. Ex parte reexamination is...

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C-suite executives and in-house legal counsel split on risk strategies and compliance ownership WASHINGTON | A third or more of US companies are not fully prepared to address key national security compliance risks facing their organizations despite the notable legal, financial and operational consequences, according to Eversheds Sutherland’s 2025 US National Security Compliance Risk and Readiness Report. Nearly a quarter of the national security compliance professionals surveyed cannot fully articulate their company’s national security risk profile, potentially complicating efforts to prioritize resources. These critical...

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