The Game Has Changed: Navigating the New U.S. Patent Landscape

Sterne Kessler attorneys Rob Sterne, Gaby Longsworth, Ph.D., Joe Mutschelknaus, and Shoshana Marvin presented the webinar, “The Game Has Changed: Navigating the New U.S. Patent Landscape,” hosted by BPIP.

The U.S. patent system is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades. In this timely session, the speakers examined how shifting USPTO policies, evolving PTAB practices, and renewed judicial signals favoring patent owners are reshaping patent prosecution, portfolio valuation, and enforcement strategy.

Designed for innovators, investors, and IP leaders, the program highlighted practical strategies to strengthen patent portfolios, mitigate freedom-to-operate risks, and responsibly leverage generative AI as a force multiplier in drafting and portfolio development. Attendees gained actionable insights on adapting to a changing patent landscape and positioning their IP assets to be more enforceable, defensible, and commercially valuable.