Ex parte reexamination (EPRx) comes with risks and rewards for both patent challengers and patent owners. Patent challengers enjoy a lower threshold for institution and avoid the estoppel risk of other post-grant proceedings...more
4/7/2025
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USPTO
On July 15, 2019, the USPTO published its second update to the AIA Trial Practice Guide (the “Trial Guide Update” or the “Guide”). The Trial Guide Update addresses a wide variety of topics ranging from the filing of a...more