Peter Brunovskis, PhD
PTO Proposes Rules Promoting Independence in Board Decision-Making
By Peter Brunovskis, PhD on Oct 19, 2023
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Seeking to bolster the independence of administrative patent judge (APJ) panels when issuing decisions and increase transparency regarding Patent Trial & Appeal Board processes, the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the pre-issuance internal circulation and review of decisions. Rules Governing Pre-Issuance Internal Circulation and Review of Decisions...
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PTO Issues Oral Hearing Guide for Patent Trial & Appeal Board Proceedings
By Peter Brunovskis, PhD on Sep 28, 2023
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On August 31, 2023, the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) published an Oral Hearing Guide to aid parties with oral arguments before the Patent Trial & Appeal Board. The newest Oral Hearing Guide updates the 2019 Oral Hearing Guide published on August 30, 2019, and is meant to be read in conjunction with the...
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