Patent Owner Finds The “Achilles Heel” In Petitioner’s Invalidity Theory
By: John Evans and Aryane Garansi – Two more design patents survive AIA trials in two post-trial decisions upholding the validity of two design patents covering partial shoe sole designs.
Is the Government a “Person” Who May Institute PTAB Trials?
By: Emily Tait and Lauren Willens – A pending petition for writ of certiorari asks whether the government is a “person” who may petition to institute review proceedings under the AIA.
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.