A Stakeholders Perspective: Surviving in a PTAB World

A Stakeholders Perspective: Surviving in a PTAB World

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After multiple reexamination validations, multiple PTAB approvals, and affirmation by the Federal Circuit, a patent owner might be excused for believing they had finally obtained a quiet title. Unfortunately, such an assumption would be incorrect.

Rather than take a license, many Big Tech companies exploit the AIA’s IPR process in order to hold-out and use patented technology for free with impunity. The judicial system is not fast to begin with. The IPR process adds years and ties the hands of patent holders and denies them their day in court.

This panel will explore the real world experiences of, and consequences suffered by innovative companies at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Materials*

Salesforce’s Abusive Post Grant Tactics Demonstrate USPTO Dysfunction

Supreme Court Denies Centripetal’s Petition Asking for Clarification on Judicial Recusal Statue

Massie, Centripetal Take Center Stage in House IP Subcommittee Hearing on PTAB Reform

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