Is PTAB Really the Patent Death Squad?
Since the America Invents Act (AIA) became effective on September 16, 2012, the Inter-Partes Review (IPR) has drawn significant attention. Additionally, discussion has focused on how the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has become the “patent death squad,” utilized by plaintiffs or potential licensees to challenge asserted patents. This week, we analyzed filings and outcomes of IPRs from inception in September 2012 to the end of 2015. The analysis shows more than 37% of the 3,953 cases filed during that period did not get instituted. Additionally, we observed the trend has been reversing over time. Read more here: https://www.patexia.com/feed/weekly-chart-is-ptab-really-the-patent-death-squad-20160802
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