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fromPatently-O
2 weeks ago

Five Petitions, Five Denials: The Federal Circuit's Mandamus Wall Grows Higher

The Federal Circuit rejected all mandamus petitions challenging USPTO's discretionary denial of inter partes review, establishing that such denials are not subject to judicial oversight.
fromPatently-O
5 months ago

Ultra Vires or Policy Discretion? Federal Circuit Now Weighing 5x Discretionary Denial Mandamus

Two additional mandamus petitions have joined the Federal Circuit's growing docket challenging the USPTO's 2025 shift toward more restrictive inter partes review (IPR) institution practices under President Trump, bringing the total to five pending cases that collectively test the boundaries of appellate review under 35 U.S.C. § 314(d). The newest petitions are In re HighLevel, Inc. (No. 25-148) and In re SanDisk Technologies, Inc. (No. 25-152).
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