Depositions are an important, yet sometimes overlooked, part of AIA proceedings, such as inter partes review (“IPR”) trial proceedings. It is important to understand that IPR depositions differ in significant ways – both in...more
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The PTAB Strategies and Insights newsletter provides timely updates and insights into how best to handle post-grant proceedings at the USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeal Board. It is designed to increase return on investment for...more
In Williamson v. Citrix Online, LLC, No. 2013-1130, the Federal Circuit recently overruled earlier precedent and eliminated the “strong” presumption that a functional claim limitation lacking “means” language does not invoke...more