The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual property landscape. In 2024, several developments affecting PTAB practice emerged, from new rulemaking at the USPTO to key Director Review decisions and ongoing issues at the interface between the PTAB and district courts. Our 2024 PTAB Year in Review report provides an in-depth exploration of these key developments and more, offering insights into the evolving dynamics at the PTAB and their broader implications for practitioners, patent holders, and challengers alike.
This year, we analyze case highlights from the past year, review the latest USPTO rulemaking efforts at the PTAB, and explore newly codified procedures, such as the Director Review process. Key topics also include the delineation of permissible arguments in replies, signature requirements at the PTAB, and significant shifts at the Federal Circuit...
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