The United States Patent and Trademark Office announced recently that it is launching an initiative to reform Patent Trail and Appeal Board Rules (PTAB). The PTAB has been criticized for its high rate of petition institution as well as its high rate of claim invalidation.
Will this reform make the PTAB more friendly to patent owners?
The full story can be found here:
http://www.iplawbulletin.com/2017/04/ptab-procedural-reform-initiative-will-the-ptab-become-more-patent-friendly/#page=1
Will this reform make the PTAB more friendly to patent owners?
The full story can be found here:
http://www.iplawbulletin.com/2017/04/ptab-procedural-reform-initiative-will-the-ptab-become-more-patent-friendly/#page=1