Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) Rule 37 CFR § 42.6(a)(3) prohibits argument that incorporate “by reference from one document into another document.” Rule 42.6(a)(3) serves two functional purposes. First, it simplifies...more
Discovery limitations play an important role in the differences between district court patent litigation and actions at the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). So far, the PTAB has placed significant restrictions on...more