USPTO Official Gazette Notices - February 24, 2026

The USPTO published its Official Gazette notices for February 24, 2026. This issue includes notices regarding maintenance fees for patents, expiration of patents and trademark registrations, reissue applications, reexamination requests, service by publication, registration to practice, and public records division status.

USPTO Official Gazette Notices - February 17, 2026

The USPTO published its Official Gazette notices for February 17, 2026. These notices include information on maintenance fees for patents, expiration of patents and trademark registrations, and other administrative updates. Specific patent numbers are listed for which maintenance fees are now due.

Town v. Sidoti - Negligent Misrepresentation Claim Dismissed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a negligent misrepresentation claim filed by David Town against Tarina Sidoti. The court found that Town failed to demonstrate justifiable reliance on a statement made in a real estate listing, as he was not involved in a business transaction and the statement was likely marketing puffery.

State v. Cowgill - Rape Conviction Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the rape conviction of Michael Cowgill. The court found sufficient evidence to support the conviction and that it was not against the manifest weight of the evidence. Cowgill was sentenced to 10-15 years incarceration and lifetime registration as a Tier III Sex Offender.

State v. Allen - Res Judicata Bars Disposition Hearing Arguments

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to revoke community control sanctions and impose a prison sentence on Ryan Allen. The court found that Allen's arguments regarding disposition hearings were barred by res judicata and that his violation of relocation requirements was non-technical, justifying revocation.

Ohio Appeals Court Affirms Civil Penalties for Open Dumping

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's order imposing civil penalties and a permanent injunction against Keegan Enterprises, Ltd. and individuals for open dumping of solid waste and creating a public nuisance. The court found sufficient evidence to support the judgment and rejected claims of judicial bias.

State v. Coleman - Attorney Sanctions for AI Misconduct

The Ohio Court of Appeals has sanctioned attorney William B. Norman for using fabricated artificial intelligence quotes in a court filing. The court found the misconduct violated multiple Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct and imposed sanctions including mandatory continuing legal education and a written apology.

State v. Hills - Plea Consequences Ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in State v. Hills, ruling that the trial court properly informed the defendant of the consequences of his plea. The court found that the plea was knowingly and intelligently entered, adhering to Crim.R. 11 safeguards.

State v. Kiser - Suppression of Methamphetamine in Parked Car

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to overrule a motion to suppress methamphetamine found in a parked car. The court found that the community caretaking exception to the Fourth Amendment justified the officer's actions in opening the car door.

State v. Wright - Appeal Dismissed as Moot

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in State v. Wright as moot because the appellant had completed his prison sentence. The court cited the completion of the sentence as rendering the assignments of error unaddressable.