USPTO Publishes Final Rule Related to AIA Trial Practice
The USPTO published a final rule relating to AIA trial proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”). The…
Motions to Exclude Expert Testimony Before the PTAB Are Rarely Successful: Make Your Arguments in Substantive Responses and Replies
It is common for both petitioners and patent owners to present expert opinion testimony in post-grant proceedings before the Patent…
Having the Last Word: Exploring the Good Cause Standard for Permitting Replies to Patent Owner Preliminary Responses
During the institution phase of a post-grant proceeding, the patent owner has the option of filing a preliminary response to…
Dear Sir, May I Reply? Sur-replies before the PTAB in Post-Grant Proceedings
Post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) are governed by specific rules that tightly regulate the timing…