Last month, we provided an overview of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) application of the “settled expectations” doctrine, articulated in recent PTAB director-level decisions. Interim ...

In the intricate world of corporate dynamics, the subtle thread of expectations is everywhere. If you understand expectations then you understand incentive, and, ultimately, engagement. Expectations ...

As a leader, thoroughly outlining employee expectations is critical for organizational success. Expecting employees to know what your preferences are before explaining them can lead to a toxic working ...

The Director’s emphasis on how long a patent has been in force as a basis for denial resembles a laches-like bar, one that penalizes delay despite the Supreme Court’s rejection of laches in patent law ...

It’s a key question for parents to ask and discuss with their last-stage adolescent (aged 18–23 years) soon to leave their care to operate more independently: “What do you expect now?” “When I was ...

In the fire service, clarity is paramount as it promotes safety. The primary mission is to protect lives and property. Clear expectations regarding safety protocols and procedures are the bedrock upon ...

It’s that time of year when kindergartners proudly march across the stage to receive a certification of completion, enjoy the summer, and look ahead to 1st grade. This transition once represented a ...

While teaching a parenting class to a group of counseling students, the question came up whether parental expectations were ever a good thing. The consensus in this class of young adults was that ...

Below I’ve listed some of the things I tend to expect of graduate students in my lab and also things that they can expect from me. Having an understanding of our mutual expectations is key to the ...

Managing expectations on the golf course is a tricky proposition, because every player wants (and believes) they’re always capable of playing better. For instance, just because you have a 60-degree ...