Dallas Principal Scott Hejny provided commentary in IAM's article, "Nuances in the interplay between PTAB policy and Federal Circuit's IPR estoppel ruling." The article discusses a decision from the Federal Circuit on the application of inter partes review estoppel and how it will affect patent-owners and counsel. Scott provides insight on the divide between the USPTO and the Federal Circuit regarding patent review policies, highlighting how recent changes may favor patent owners at the PTAB while the courts remain more supportive of patent challengers.
The full article can be found here.