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PTAB Applies Director’s Guidance and Holds that Compelling Evidence of Unpatentability Precludes Fintiv Denial

In an IPR institution decision issued shortly after the USPTO issued interim guidance on discretionary denials, the PTAB held that the petition presented “compelling evidence of unpatentability,” foreclosing a Fintiv...more

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PGR Challenge to Genus Claims Fails Because of Enabling Disclosure of Species in Pre-AIA Priority Applications

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board has denied institution of a post-grant review proceeding because the petitioner failed to show the challenged patent was eligible for PGR. The PTAB ruled that the petitioner’s evidence,...more

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