Apple v. Vidal: APA Compliance in IPR Discretionary Denial Rules
Briefly

The case, Apple v. Vidal, scrutinizes the USPTO's implementation of IPR discretionary denials without proper notice-and-comment, potentially violating APA and AIA guidelines.
This appeal signifies a coordinated effort by major companies, including Apple, Cisco, and Google, to challenge the USPTO's discretionary power in instituting IPRs.
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