Inter Partes Review

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Understanding the PHOSITA Standard: The Hypothetical Expert at the Center of Patent Law

In patent law, few concepts exert as much influence, or receive as little general recognition, as the PHOSITA, the “Person Having Ordinary Skill in the Art.” This fictional individual sits quietly at the center of the U.S. patent system, shaping critical determinations that decide whether an invention deserves patent protection, whether a patent is valid, […]

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Patent Trial and Appeal Board Sanctions (PTAB): What You Need to Know

Patent Trial and Appeal Board Sanctions: What You Need to Know In inter partes review, covered business method and post-grant review proceedings, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) may impose sanctions on a party if that party is found to have committed misconduct during a review. Sanctions can include monetary penalties, exclusion from participation in

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