Since the early 2000s, Texas district courts have been battling to maintain their status as the premier venue for filing patent lawsuits. At one point, 43% of all patent infringement cases in the United States were filed in...more
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on April 19, 2024 aimed at codifying existing Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) practices while further improving “fairness,...more
On May 26, 2022, the USPTO announced its interim process for PTAB decision circulation and internal PTAB review in hopes of further promoting “consistent, clear, and open decision-making.” This interim process models the...more