Schindler v. Squires — Fed. Cir. (Jul 10, 2026)
The Federal Circuit hears Edwin Schindler's challenge to a suspension of at least two years from practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The agency found that Schindler helped Michael Kroll continue patent work after Kroll had been suspended and excluded from USPTO practice, violated fee-sharing rules, and failed to keep clients informed. Schindler asks the court to set that discipline aside.
Schindler v. Squires (No. 25-1557) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, argued July 10, 2026.
Sources
Argument audio — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (public domain, 17 U.S.C. § 105):https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/oral-arguments/25-1557_07102026.mp3
Argument listing — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit:https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/home/oral-argument/listen-to-oral-arguments/
Initial decision — In re Schindler, USPTO proceeding D2019-43:https://foiadocuments.uspto.gov/oed/1-Schindler-Initial-Decision-Redacted.pdf
Final order — In re Schindler, USPTO proceeding D2019-43:https://foiadocuments.uspto.gov/oed/2-Schindler%27s-Final-Order-%28D2019-43%29-Redacted.pdf
Final order on reconsideration — In re Schindler, USPTO:https://foiadocuments.uspto.gov/oed/5-Schindler-Final-Order-on-Reconsideration-%28D2019-43%29-Redacted.pdf
District-court opinion — Schindler v. Vidal, E.D. Va.:https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/virginia/vaedce/1%3A2024cv00262/549786/51/
Judgment — Schindler v. Squires, Federal Circuit:https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/25-1557.RULE_36_JUDGMENT.7-17-2026_2724302.pdf
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:20Advocate — Edwin D. Schindler
- 12:39Advocate — Dennis C. Barghaan Jr.