The Court’s decision, expected next summer, is unlikely to affect currently pending PTAB proceedings.
Key Points:
..The Supreme Court will review the Federal Circuit’s decision holding that the appointments of the...more
The PTAB may join only parties, not issues, to existing proceedings.
Key Points:
..A party may no longer join additional issues to a pending IPR.
..Defendants are most likely to be affected when more than one year...more
The Court’s decision potentially subjects PTAB final written decisions on appeal to vacatur and remand.
Key Points:
..Patent Act’s restrictions on removal no longer apply to Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB)...more