#inter-partes-review

#inter-partes-review

The patent system's integrity necessitates denying institution in cases where claims are already ruled invalid.

CAFC reversed PTAB ruling, stating AAPA cannot be solely used as a basis in determining patent unpatentability.

The Federal Circuit highlights the implications of statutory estoppel in patent challenge proceedings under 35 U.S.C. § 315(e)(1).

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has introduced a new bifurcated process for handling inter partes reviews and post-grant reviews.

The Federal Circuit upheld the PTAB's decision affirming Intel's interpretation of 'hardware buffer' amid disagreements with Qualcomm.

USPTO has reversed course on discretionary denials, influenced by workforce changes and the Fintiv framework.

USPTO's decision limits public access to challenge invalid patents, risking the proliferation of bad patents.

Online rights must mirror offline rights, with a focus on combating patent misuse.

Non-practicing entities pose significant risks in the patent landscape.

Inter partes reviews are crucial for eliminating bad patents.

The fight continues against attempts to weaken the patent review system.