American Rule Defeats USPTO’s Claim for Attorneys’ Fees in §145 Actions

In Nantkwest, Inc. v. Iancu, [2016-1794] (July 27, 2018), the en banc Federal Circuit affirmed the district court decision that an award of “all expenses” pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §145 did not include the USPTO’s attorneys’ fees in its unsuccessful … Continue reading American Rule Defeats USPTO’s Claim for Attorneys’ Fees in §145 Actions