PTAB Designates Five Decisions as Informative
By: Rich Graham and Matt Johnson – On July 10, 2018, the PTAB announced the designation of three post-grant decisions and two ex parte appeal decisions as informative.
Federal Circuit Grants Motion Remanding For Consideration Of All Grounds
The Federal Circuit considers timely motion for remand in view of SAS even when the issue was not previously raised.
District Court Grants Stay Post-Trial In View Of SAS
By: Tim Heverin – Following SAS Institute, a district court is willing to grant a stay post-trial in view of institution decision predating trial by nearly 18 months.
Boardside Chat: Motions to Exclude and Motions to Strike
The PTAB held a Boardside Chat webinar on June 7, 2018 to discuss motions to exclude and motions to strike in AIA trials.
Hatch Bill: Restore Hatch-Waxman Balance; Limit Generics’ Access to PTAB
By: Alex K. Chung and Matt Johnson – Senator Orrin Hatch proposes a bill to restore Hatch-Waxman balance by limiting generic makers’ access post-grant procedures before the PTAB.