Under the new leadership of USPTO Director Coke Stewart, discretionary denial practice is undergoing a major shift. Before a petition challenging a patent can even reach the merits, it must first survive a separate review by the Director’s Office. This new bifurcated process could significantly reshape how and when patents are challenged and whether they face full PTAB review.

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Effective today, July 1, 2025, the minimum wage is set to increase for Chicago employees following the annual schedule. Employers must provide notice to employees on or before July 31, 2025 and notice must be posted in a conspicuous place in the facility.