The first update to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Trial Practice Guide includes guidance that will benefit both petitioners and patent owners, from updates regarding expert testimony and motions to exclude and to strike,...more
The Federal Circuit recently held as a matter of first impression that statements made by a patent owner during an IPR proceeding can be considered for claim construction and relied upon to support a finding of prosecution...more
Recent patent reform legislation, rule changes, and court rulings are expected to have a significant impact on the strategies of both patent owners and petitioners....more
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