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Patent Trial and Appeal Board – Advanced

Originally presented Wednesday, May 4, 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

  • Real party in interest update
  • Elimination of presumption favoring petitioner as to testimonial evidence
  • Discretionary denials
  • Arthrex update
  • Final rule on burden of persuasion for motions to amend
  • Motion to amend pilot program
  • Indefiniteness in PTAB proceedings
  • LEAP program






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