Pavlov v. Hirshfeld

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division HINTS, INC., et al., ) Plaintiffs, 1:21-cv-573 (LMB/IDD) ANDREW HIRSHFELD, in his Official Capacity Performing the Functions and ) Duties of the Director of the United States ) Patent and Trademark Office, ) Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION In this civil action, plaintiffs Hints, Inc. (“Hints”) and Elan Pavlov (“Dr. Pavlov”) claim that defendant Andrew Hirshfeld, in his official capacity as the Acting Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), violated § 706(2) of the…