USPTO Proposes Rule and Director Implements Policy Likely to Limit Multiple Patent Validity Challenges
On Friday, October 17, the USPTO published a proposed rule that, if implemented, would likely reduce filings of inter partes review patent validity challenges. In addition, USPTO Director John Squires...
$10 Million to $1: Exclusion of Damages Expert Results in Nominal Damages for Surgical Stapler Patent Infringement
REX MEDICAL, L.P. v. INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. Before Dyk, Prost, and Stoll. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Summary: Damages testimony was excluded for failing...
Current Congressional Attempts at Patent Reform
In recent years, Congress has considered potential new laws for patent reform, typically changes to the system supported by patent owners. Two main areas of focus are “Section 101” and the “PTAB.” Below is a summary of two such efforts currently being considered by Congress.
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