New USPTO Memo Makes Fighting Patent Trolls Even HarderUSPTO's decision limits public access to challenge invalid patents, risking the proliferation of bad patents.
The NHK-Fintiv Saga Continues: USPTO and Amicus Defend Discretionary DenialsThe Federal Circuit will decide if the USPTO's NHK-Fintiv framework for IPR denials necessitates notice-and-comment rulemaking under the APA.
New PTAB Informative Decision Demands MPF Construction and Parallel Litigation ConsistencyThe PTAB emphasized the importance of consistency in claim construction between IPR petitions and related district court proceedings.
Director Review Clarified Co-Defendant IPR Challenge Rights in 2024Recent USPTO Director decisions clarify definitions of RPI and privity related to multi-defendant IPR petitions, impacting discretionary denials substantially.
New USPTO Memo Makes Fighting Patent Trolls Even HarderUSPTO's decision limits public access to challenge invalid patents, risking the proliferation of bad patents.
The NHK-Fintiv Saga Continues: USPTO and Amicus Defend Discretionary DenialsThe Federal Circuit will decide if the USPTO's NHK-Fintiv framework for IPR denials necessitates notice-and-comment rulemaking under the APA.
New PTAB Informative Decision Demands MPF Construction and Parallel Litigation ConsistencyThe PTAB emphasized the importance of consistency in claim construction between IPR petitions and related district court proceedings.
Director Review Clarified Co-Defendant IPR Challenge Rights in 2024Recent USPTO Director decisions clarify definitions of RPI and privity related to multi-defendant IPR petitions, impacting discretionary denials substantially.
Federal Circuit Affirms Partial Win for Patent Owner Against AppleThe CAFC upheld the PTAB's ruling on Gesture Technology's patent claims amidst Apple's appeal.Apple's arguments regarding obviousness and standing were rejected by the court.
Estoppel Timing and Procedural Traps in Patent ChallengesThe Federal Circuit affirmed mixed results from the IPRs related to Gesture Technology's patent case against major tech companies.
Inventor Cites Notice Withdrawing USPTO's Fintiv Memo as 'Significant Authority' in Her Case Against Big Tech CompaniesHafeman's appeal focuses on the PTAB's failure to enforce a Sotera stipulation rather than the Fintiv analysis applied during IPR.
Save Your Claims: How to Beat the PTAB's 70% All Claims Invalidation RateUnderstanding the differences between district court and PTAB is crucial for effective patent litigation.
Legislation is Good, But the PTAB Needs a More Immediate OverhaulIPR provides a faster, cheaper alternative to district court litigation for patent validity assessments.
OpenSky Brief Raises Several APA, Constitutional Challenges to Vidal's Sanctions OrderOpenSky Industries is appealing sanctions by Director Kathi Vidal, arguing they violate administrative and constitutional law.
Federal Circuit Affirms Partial Win for Patent Owner Against AppleThe CAFC upheld the PTAB's ruling on Gesture Technology's patent claims amidst Apple's appeal.Apple's arguments regarding obviousness and standing were rejected by the court.
Estoppel Timing and Procedural Traps in Patent ChallengesThe Federal Circuit affirmed mixed results from the IPRs related to Gesture Technology's patent case against major tech companies.
Inventor Cites Notice Withdrawing USPTO's Fintiv Memo as 'Significant Authority' in Her Case Against Big Tech CompaniesHafeman's appeal focuses on the PTAB's failure to enforce a Sotera stipulation rather than the Fintiv analysis applied during IPR.
Save Your Claims: How to Beat the PTAB's 70% All Claims Invalidation RateUnderstanding the differences between district court and PTAB is crucial for effective patent litigation.
Legislation is Good, But the PTAB Needs a More Immediate OverhaulIPR provides a faster, cheaper alternative to district court litigation for patent validity assessments.
OpenSky Brief Raises Several APA, Constitutional Challenges to Vidal's Sanctions OrderOpenSky Industries is appealing sanctions by Director Kathi Vidal, arguing they violate administrative and constitutional law.