Paul R. Gugliuzza in the Media

IP Watchdog November 13, 2025

Testing the Limits of State ‘Anti-Troll’ Laws

Professor Paul Gugliuzza pens an article examining the legal questions underlying Micron Technology v. Longhorn IP, a case regarding the constitutionality of state laws designed to curb so-called "patent trolls" and bad faith patent assertions.

Bloomberg Law November 7, 2025

Federal Circuit Gets First Crack at State ‘Patent Troll’ Laws

Professor Paul Gugliuzza analyzes possible outcomes of the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's hearing on a case challenging the constitutionality of state laws designed to limit bad-faith assertions of patent infringements.

Newsweek October 27, 2025

America’s Largest Lobbying Group Turns on Trump Admin Over H-1B Visas

Professor Paul Gugliuzza explains that the decision by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a $100,000 H-1B visa fee in a federal court in Washington, D.C., stands out because of a broad trend of system abuse that makes normal cases look exceptional.

Bloomberg Law October 23, 2025

US Chamber Turns Trump Foe in Rare Split Over $100,000 H-1B Fee

Professor Paul Gugliuzza reflects on the recent actions of the US Chamber of Commerce challenging the Trump administration.

Law.com October 10, 2025

Charges From ‘Judge Shopping’ Investigation Have a Strong Defense, but the Damage Is Done, Experts Say

In an article about a "judge shopping" investigation in Alabama, Professor Paul Gugliuzza identifies as problematic  the way the court exercised its power related to contempt of court and the identity of the lawyers against whom that power was exercised.

PATENTLYO October 8, 2025

Have we Reached the Shenanigans Threshold?

Professor Paul Gugliuzza comments on the thin statutory basis for the broad discretionary powers of USPTO Director John Squire following his recent decision in Interactive Communications International, Inc. v. Blackhawk Network.

Law360 August 5, 2025

Law Profs Urge 11th Circ. To Toss Judge-Shopping Sanctions

Professor Paul Gugliuzza joined six other law professors in an amicus brief urging the Eleventh Circuit to overturn sanctions against three attorneys accused of judge shopping, arguing the presiding judge lacked jurisdiction, the order violated federal procedural rules, and federal law does not prohibit the practice.

PATENTLYO July 31, 2025

Ideology, Expertise, and the Evolving Federal Circuit

Professor Paul Gugliuzza's co-authored study, "Expertise, Ideology, and Dissent"—analyzing how judicial expertise, ideological alignment, and institutional factors shape voting and dissent at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit—was referenced in an article about the Federal Circuit’s composition.

Austin American-Statesman July 26, 2025

Even at the U.S. patent office, an erosion of norms under Trump | Opinion

Professor Paul Gugliuzza argues that under President Trump, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has become politicized with staff and rule changes that weaken the system by prioritizing speed and control over transparency and patent quality.

PatentlyO July 8, 2025

Corcept v. Teva Oral Argument: Infringement by Drug Label, Again

Professor Paul Gugliuzza warns that the Federal Circuit’s growing acceptance of “infringement by label” could chill generic drug competition by holding companies liable for patent infringement based on FDA-required language on their product labels.