Tag: Patent law updates
Federal Circuit Clarifies PTAB Win for Unified: Rehearing Regulation Reading
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) upheld a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruling that all claims of a patent related to voice command technology...
Forgiving MTA Procedural Error in PTAB Litigation: Insights
In August 2024, Jones Day shared some insights on forgiving MTA procedural errors in PTAB litigation. It's important to note that these insights are not meant to be taken as legal advice for any...
Challenges of Big Tech Firms to NHK-Fintiv Framework: Lack of Notice-and-Comment Rulemaking
Big Tech companies like Apple and Google are facing challenges when it comes to the NHK-Fintiv framework for discretionary denials of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)....
Challenges by Big Tech Firms to NHK-Fintiv Framework: Lack of Notice-and-Comment Rulemaking
On August 5, several major tech companies, including Apple and Google, submitted a legal brief challenging the NHK–Fintiv rule established by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for discretionary denials of inter partes...