Patent Trial and Appeal Board 101 – A Primer

Originally presented Wednesday April 20, 2022

(90 minutes – 1.5 PA CLE Pending)

Location: Online

Time: On Demand

Instructors:  Erin M. Dunston; Philip L. Hirschhorn; Stephen E. Murray

Session Overview

• Overview of inter partes reviews (“IPRs”) and post-grant reviews (“PGRs”)
• Eligibility and timing
• Burdens of proof
• Fees and word limits
• Overall timeline
• Real party in interest
• Experts
• Statistics on institution and outcomes
• Discretionary denials
• Motions to amend and the pilot program
• Interplay with district court litigation
• Appeal outcomes

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