PTAB Publishes Updated AIA Trial Practice Guide
By: Rich Graham and Matt Johnson – On August 10, the PTAB has released an August 2018 revision to the AIA Trial Practice Guide pursuant to Director Iancu’s Notice dated August 8.
Relevant Public, Not General Public, When Determining Availability of Printed Publication
By: David Anderson and Dave Maiorana – The Federal Circuit considers a PTAB holding that, because a reference was not available to the general public, it did not qualify as 102(b) prior art.
Practical Tips from the Judges’ Panel at the PTAB Judicial Conference
By: S. Christian Platt and Michael Lavine – Takeaways from the July 26, 2018 Judges’ Panel at the PTAB Judicial Conference hosted by the USPTO’s Silicon Valley Regional Office.
Federal Circuit: “All the Expenses” Does Not Mean “Attorneys’ Fees”
By: Gregory A. Castanias and Daniel Kazhdan – The Federal Circuit cites Jones Day’s amicus in concluding that challenging a PTAB decision in district court does not require paying PTAB’s attorneys’ fees.
Chief Judge Ruschke Presents on PTAB Fact v. Myth
By: Gasper J. LaRosa – Chief Judge Ruschke made a data driven presentation noting IPR filings are leveling off and the PTAB invalidates patents at a rate than commonly believed.