"The NPRM modifies the rules of practice for inter partes reviews (IPRs) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), with the stated goal being "to focus inter partes review proceedings on patent claims that have not previously been challenged in litigation or where prior litigation was resolved at an early stage." The deadline for comments was December 2 and the Office has received 11,442 total submissions."
"The proposed rule would expand upon USPTO Director John Squires' emphasis on "born-strong" patents and quiet title. A press release issued on the NPRM in October said that, under current practice, "the Office is concerned that even extremely strong patents become unreliable when subject to serial or parallel challenges." The rules have been broadly welcomed by IP holders and practitioners, and broadly opposed by those who want to preserve the option to easily challenge patents."
A group of 22 conservative leaders sent a letter to National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles supporting the USPTO Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Revision to Rules of Practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board." The NPRM changes rules for inter partes reviews (IPRs) to focus proceedings on patent claims not previously challenged in litigation or where prior litigation ended early. USPTO Director John Squires extended the comment period from November 17 to December 2, and the Office received 11,442 submissions. The proposal emphasizes "born-strong" patents and quiet title to reduce serial or parallel challenges, drawing support from IP holders and opposition from those favoring easier patent challenges.
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