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Nick Robertson

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  • Intellectual Property Reporter, MLex
Washington, D.C.
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I cover a little bit of everything in my role as a breaking reporter, from the latest developments on legislation, new court decisions on regulation to climate change and transportation, plus everything in between. I’ve tended to focus on state politics and campaigns as well as defense and court reporting when I can, bringing in my passion for distilling complex topics for our audience.

I’m a proud Cincinnati native (Who Dey!) and previously worked stints covering politics for the Las Vegas Rev…

Nick Robertson’s Journalist Portfolio

US budget fights threaten Haiti security mission

US budget fights threaten Haiti security mission

Funding for a Kenyan-led multinational police force in Haiti could be an unintended victim of partisan budget…

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Judge rules Trump 'incited' Jan. 6 riots, but can remain on Colorado primary ballot

Judge rules Trump 'incited' Jan. 6 riots, but can remain on Colorado primary ballot

A Colorado judge has rejected an attempt to bar former President Trump from the state's primary ballot over 1…

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As crypto thaws, regulatory questions may drive investment overseas

As crypto thaws, regulatory questions may drive investment overseas

After a rough 2022 which saw the cryptocurrency market crash, coin prices are turning around and now nearing …

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Nevada Democrats face brewing civil war ahead of 2024

Nevada Democrats face brewing civil war ahead of 2024

Nevada Democrats are grappling with turmoil in their ranks ahead of a critical state party chair election thi…

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Behind underground music venue The Blue Room's final festival

Behind underground music venue The Blue Room's final festival

The Blue Room hosted their last and largest two-day festival with 17 bands and five straight hours of thumpin…

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House presses Squires on US PTAB changes, politics in USPTO

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By Nick Robertson ( March 25, 2026, 20:53 GMT | Insight) -- Leaders of the House Judiciary IP subcommittee from both sides of the aisle questioned US Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires over his controversial policy changes at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, with Democrats arguing that Squires’ leadership has been damagingly partisan.US Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires faced overwhelming criticism from both parties Wednesday at the first US oversight hearing...
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Raskin clashes with USPTO director over 'Board of Peace' trademark

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By Nick Robertson ( March 20, 2026, 18:09 GMT | Insight) -- The US Patent and Trademark Office has found itself in the middle of a political conflict after Director John Squires made the unprecedented decision to file trademark applications for the “Board of Peace” in the office's name.
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USPTO rolls out advanced AI tools as hiring ramps back up

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By Nick Robertson ( March 19, 2026, 21:29 GMT | Insight) -- US Patent and Trademark Office commissioners said at an IP conference Thursday that the office will begin deploying prior art search and pre-examination AI tools to patent and trademark examiners in the coming weeks, the latest advancements in the office’s technology push.
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Awards

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2021 - Mark of Excellence Award, Best Editorial Writing
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