Exclusive Patent License for PEDF Peptides and Retinal Degeneration Treatment

The National Eye Institute, part of the NIH, has published a notice of its intent to grant an Exclusive Patent License to Perpetual Biosciences, Inc. (New York, NY) covering PEDF (Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor) peptides for treating retinal degeneration. The license would cover multiple patent applications and issued patents across US, Australia, Canada, European, and Japanese jurisdictions. The public comment period closes on April 16, 2026.

PacifiCorp residential rate increase effective April 2026

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved rate adjustments for PacifiCorp residential customers effective April 1, 2026. The typical residential customer's monthly bill will increase by approximately $5.64 or 4.1% due to the annual power cost adjustment (true-up for 2024), renewable energy costs (wind farms), and routine accounting and tax-related updates. The rate changes were delayed until April 1 under HB 3179 (FAIR Act) to avoid winter heating season increases.

Oregon PGE Residential Rate Increase

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved rate adjustments for Portland General Electric residential customers effective April 1, 2026. The combined impact of the annual power cost adjustment and other rate-related filings increases typical residential bills by approximately $7.97 per month (5%). The changes reflect updated fuel and power cost forecasts, storm expense recovery, and grid investments.

Age Discrimination Regulations 2020 in force, latest version C01

Age Discrimination Regulations 2020 in force, latest version C01

Duffy announces $35M small shipyard investment

Duffy announces $35M small shipyard investment

Liberation Day Tariffs: President Trump Tariffs & Trade Policy

Liberation Day Tariffs: President Trump Tariffs & Trade Policy

Commonwealth v. Donovan - Right to Counsel at Juvenile Transfer Hearings

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held that defendants facing transfer hearings under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 119, § 72A are entitled to effective assistance of counsel at these critical proceedings. The court vacated Brian Donovan's conviction after finding his counsel was unprepared to present evidence regarding his maturity and rehabilitation over the two decades between the crimes and the hearing. Defense attorneys at § 72A transfer hearings must now present comprehensive rehabilitation and maturity evidence.

DAVE GOT ME... Trademark Opposition

USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board resumed Opposition No. TTAB91301445, where Dismuke Law, PLLC opposes Shiner Law Group, P.A.'s trademark application for 'DAVE GOT ME...'. The opposition was originally filed on September 3, 2025. This proceeding is a standard TTAB procedural step following a suspension or stay period.

G GRAXUS Trademark Opposition - Motion to Compel Discovery

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board received a motion to compel discovery filed by Gradus Group, LLC against GBM LLC in opposition proceeding TTAB91301157 regarding the G GRAXUS trademark. The motion seeks to compel responses to outstanding discovery requests in this administrative trademark dispute.

Cisco v. Sustained Quality LLC - CATALYST Trademark Opposition

USPTO TTAB dismissed Cisco Technology's trademark opposition against Sustained Quality LLC's CATALYST mark. The Board issued a final decision dismissing the opposition without prejudice on March 31, 2026. The underlying trademark dispute remains unresolved, and Cisco retains the option to pursue future action.