Universities and startups may encounter significant challenges adhering to the recently proposed rule on terminal disclaimers by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. As outlined by attorneys at Sterne Kessler, these entities often need to file patent applications early, even before securing external funding and resources, complicating compliance with the new requirements. This proposed rule could disproportionately impact these groups, hindering innovation and collaboration. For more details, visit the full article.