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1 May 2023, 10:11 am by Dennis Crouch
Unified Patents, LLC, No. 22-925: The focus of this case is whether Commissioner for Patents Drew Hirshfeld, who was neither the Director nor Acting Director of the USPTO at the time, properly exercised the authority of the USPTO. [read post]
15 Jan 2023, 9:15 am by Gene Quinn
She comes in as the first full Commissioner for Patents since the retirement of Drew Hirshfeld, who served with the agency for two decades before he was first appointed to Commissioner in 2015. [read post]
15 Jan 2023, 9:15 am by Gene Quinn
She comes in as the first full Commissioner for Patents since the retirement of Drew Hirshfeld, who served with the agency for two decades before he was first appointed to Commissioner in 2015. [read post]
19 Dec 2022, 8:21 am by Dennis Crouch
   Earlier in 2022, Commissioner Drew Hirshfeld stepped down after a long USPTO career (joining the Schwegman law firm). [read post]
2 Nov 2022, 5:28 am by Dennis Crouch
  Rather, then Commissioner for Patents Drew Hirshfeld stepped in to perform the duties of the USPTO Director but without any Presidential imprimatur. [read post]
10 Jul 2022, 10:16 am by Dennis Crouch
Drew Hirshfeld in his role as agency head affirmed the ALJ finding. [read post]
24 Jun 2022, 11:15 am by Steve Brachmann
This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Federal Circuit vacates Eastern Virginia’s denial of a motion for recusal, nixing a $2.75 billion verdict for Centripetal Networks; interim USPTO Director Drew Hirshfeld joins Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner as Principal following end of nearly three-decade career at USPTO; the Senate and House of Representatives both host hearings focused on the negative impacts of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board on small businesses as well as… [read post]
24 Jun 2022, 11:15 am by Steve Brachmann
This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Federal Circuit vacates Eastern Virginia’s denial of a motion for recusal, nixing a $2.75 billion verdict for Centripetal Networks; interim USPTO Director Drew Hirshfeld joins Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner as Principal following end of nearly three-decade career at USPTO; the Senate and House of Representatives both host hearings focused on the negative impacts of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board on small businesses as well as… [read post]
21 Jun 2022, 10:55 am by Eileen McDermott
Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal and outgoing Acting Deputy Director Drew Hirshfeld joined IPWatchdog’s CEO and Founder Gene Quinn today to discuss Hirshfeld’s nearly 30-year career with the Office, as well as Vidal’s philosophy as she embarks on her journey as the new Director. [read post]
21 Jun 2022, 10:55 am by Eileen McDermott
Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal and outgoing Acting Deputy Director Drew Hirshfeld joined IPWatchdog’s CEO and Founder Gene Quinn today to discuss Hirshfeld’s nearly 30-year career with the Office, as well as Vidal’s philosophy as she embarks on her journey as the new Director. [read post]
20 Jun 2022, 9:15 am by Steve Brachmann
Elsewhere, the American Enterprise Institute explores the current state of the debate over a waiver of international IP rights for COVID-19 vaccines, and IPWatchdog’s President and CEO Gene Quinn hosts a conversation with outgoing USPTO Commissioner of Patents Drew Hirshfeld and recently confirmed USPTO Director Kathi Vidal. [read post]
7 Jun 2022, 12:15 pm by Eileen McDermott
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Acting Deputy Director Drew Hirshfeld will step down from a nearly 30-year career with the Office on June 21, the USPTO announced today. [read post]
7 Jun 2022, 12:15 pm by Eileen McDermott
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Acting Deputy Director Drew Hirshfeld will step down from a nearly 30-year career with the Office on June 21, the USPTO announced today. [read post]
10 Apr 2022, 9:15 am by Steve Brachmann
While the impact of the Federal Circuit’s ruling will likely be cabined by the recent Senate confirmation of Kathi Vidal to serve as USPTO Director, the decision could call into question the validity of at least the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) operations during the tenure of Drew Hirshfeld as performing the duties and functions of the USPTO Director up to Vidal’s confirmation. [read post]
8 Apr 2022, 11:15 am by Eileen McDermott
Senate to the Supreme Court in a 53-47 vote; the Ninth Circuit rules that Fiat Chrysler’s entertainment systems may qualify for defense against Bluetooth trademark claims under first sale doctrine; Drew Hirshfeld announces that he’s... [read post]
8 Apr 2022, 11:15 am by Eileen McDermott
Senate to the Supreme Court in a 53-47 vote; the Ninth Circuit rules that Fiat Chrysler’s entertainment systems may qualify for defense against Bluetooth trademark claims under first sale doctrine; Drew Hirshfeld announces that he’s leaving government service this summer after serving as Acting Deputy Director during the USPTO’s transition under Director Vidal;and more. [read post]
7 Apr 2022, 2:32 pm by Kirk M. Hartung
The position had been vacant for over a year following President Biden taking office, though Drew Hirshfeld had been informally fulfilling the duties of the director. [read post]
7 Apr 2022, 7:46 am by Dennis Crouch
Longtime Commissioner of Patents Drew Hirshfeld announced today that he plans to leave the USPTO this summer. [read post]
5 Apr 2022, 8:18 pm by Eileen McDermott
Drew Hirshfeld has been operating under the title of “Performing the Duties and Functions of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO” since January 2021. [read post]
5 Apr 2022, 8:18 pm by Eileen McDermott
Drew Hirshfeld has been operating under the title of “Performing the Duties and Functions of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO” since January 2021. [read post]