2025 Patent Prosecution Year in Review with Brooks Kushman

The 2025 Patent Prosecution Year in Review highlights major USPTO updates, including the transition to a new Director and renewed focus on restrictions, elections, traversals, and disclaimers, with discussion of guidance arising from Focus Products Group Intl v. Kartri Sales. The review examines written description considerations after Mondis Tech v. LG and the growing significance of the presumption that examiners have identified adequate support. It also covers subject matter eligibility developments under 35 U.S.C. 101 following Rideshare Displays v. Lyft, along with an update on Supreme Court activity that may influence future prosecution strategies. The year concludes with a summary of new USPTO fees and their impact on filing practices and portfolio management going forward.