Terminal Disclaimers: A Growing Concern in Patent Practice

May 10, 2024Patentdouble patenting, non-statutory double patenting, paid, patent law, patent portfolio, terminal disclaimer, USPTODennis Crouch

by Dennis Crouch

In a recent post, I discussed major proposed changes to terminal disclaimer practice that could significantly impact the landscape of patent law. Today, I want to briefly note a trend that underscores why these proposed changes are more pertinent than ever: the increasing percentage of U.S. utility patents bound by a terminal disclaimer.

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