by Matthew Johnson | Jun 17, 2022 | PTAB News, Trial Institution
By Matt Johnson – On June 16, Senators Leahy, Cornyn, and Tillis introduced the PTAB Reform Act of 2022. The full text of the bill is available here. And a section-by-section recap is accessible here. Senator Leahy said: “I’m proud to continue the work of...
by Matthew Johnson | Jun 2, 2022 | PTAB News, Trial Institution
By Hannah Mehrle and Matt Johnson – F5 Networks, Inc. (“Petitioner”) filed a Petition requesting an IPR. WSOU Investments, LLC d/b/a/ Brazos Licensing and Development (“Patent Owner”) filed a Preliminary Response. Here, the PTAB exercised its discretion under...
by Sarah Geers | Apr 27, 2022 | PTAB News, Trial Institution
By Sarah Geers – The PTAB recently issued a rare decision instituting a derivation proceeding, in Global Health Solutions LLC v. Selner, DER2017-00031 (“GHC”). The GHC institution decision provides several lessons for future petitioners looking to avoid...
by Matthew Johnson | Apr 6, 2022 | Joinder, PGR, Trial Institution
By Christian Roberts and Matt Johnson – Typically, a Motion for Joinder to an earlier post-grant review (“PGR”) must be filed within one month of the institution of the earlier PGR. 37 C.F.R. § 42.222(b). While the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) does...
by Matthew Johnson | Apr 1, 2022 | PTAB Trial Basics, Trial Institution
By Akosua Kyereme-Tuah, Mike Lavine, and Matt Johnson – The PTAB recently denied a motion to dismiss a Revised Petition and terminate an inter partes review (IPR) proceeding despite Petitioner’s alleged withdrawal of the Original Petition and failure to comply...
by David Maiorana | Feb 15, 2022 | Request for Reconsideration, Trial Institution
By David Linden and Dave Maiorana – In November 2020, Google LLC filed two petitions requesting an inter partes review of the claims of Ikorongo Technology LLC (“Ikorongo”) owned U.S. Patent No. 8,874,554 (“the ’554 patent”). Separate petitions were filed to...