One year ago, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that set forth several ideas related to America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings before the Patent Trial...more
4/23/2024
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2023 was a busy year at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, as post-grant practice continued to evolve at a rapid pace. At the United States Patent and Trademark Office, there were big developments in Director Review and...more
1/19/2024
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On April 21, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued advance notice of proposed rulemaking concerning changes to America Invents Act proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Most of the changes under...more