On May 10, 2024, the USPTO posted a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) soliciting comments regarding a proposed change concerning terminal disclaimers used to overcome non-statutory double patenting. The proposed change...more
USPTO Director Vidal continues to take an active role in inter partes reviews, granting Director review of a set of discretionary denials of institution under ยง 325(d). In Nokia v. Soto, IPR2023-00680-682, the PTAB denied...more
The Federal Circuit issued two precedential decisions in August, reminding parties in Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings to refrain from sandbagging and raise all arguments at the first opportunity. In Axonics v....more