0% Institution Rate Holds, but Shows Signs of Potential Rise
Director John Squires released new IPR institution decisions; institution rate remains 0%, but the batch includes 31 cases pending merits review and one merits denial.
Timing is Everything: PTAB's Renewed Reliance on Litigation Timelines and Patent Longevity
The USPTO's new bifurcated process for PTAB trial institution decisions emphasizes discretionary denials based on the status of parallel litigation and settled expectations.