What You Need to Know About Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations (SMEDs)

On December 4, 2025, and April 30, 2026, USPTO Director Squires provided additional guidance for how applicants and practitioners can submit evidentiary declarations (also known as a Subject Matter Eligibility Declaration (SMED)) under 37 C.F.R. §1.132 during patent prosecution….
By: Saul Ewing LLP