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Partner John Sganga was quoted in, “Is It A Printed Publication? PTAB Panel May Give Answers,” an article published by Law360

April 15, 2019

Partner John Sganga was quoted in, “Is It A Printed Publication? PTAB Panel May Give Answers,” an article published by Law360.

Excerpt: The panel that sets precedent for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board will tackle a question about what is required for a publication, such as a textbook, to be used to challenge patents, giving it a chance to provide clarity on a thorny issue that has divided PTAB panels in the past.

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