Senate Committee Advances PREVAIL Act
Briefly

The PREVAIL Act aims to significantly alter PTAB proceedings, shifting the balance of power back in favor of patent holders while addressing concerns about generic drug pricing.
With a close 11-10 vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the PREVAIL Act, which brings substantial modifications to the inter partes review system impacting innovation.
Sen. Coons' friendly amendment allows a broader range of entities, including generic-drug makers and patient groups, to file IPR/PGR petitions, addressing drug pricing issues.
Key changes include raising the burden of proof to 'clear and convincing evidence,' enforcing strict timelines for PTAB decisions, and enhancing judge independence.
Read at Patently-O
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