PTAB Issues Additional Information on New Pre-Institution Discretionary Briefing
By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25
On April 25, 2025, the USPTO issued additional information in response to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the “Interim Processes for PTAB Workload Management” memorandum issued on March 26, 2025. As discussed in our previous alert, the memo significantly altered pre-institution briefing procedures for IPRs and PGRs. Under the Interim Process, decisions on whether to institute trial are bifurcated, with the Director first determining whether discretionary denial is appropriate based on...
By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.