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The total number of USPTO TTAB actions has risen 15% year-on-year to hit a record high in 2025.

Six bite-sized news updates, also featuring an investigation into fake aviation parts, a trademark dispute involving Travis Kelce, and a trade secrets dispute involving xAI.