Observations on One Year of IPR and PGR Institution Denials and Final Written Decisions: Electrical and Mechanical

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) continues to be a crucial forum for determining patentability in the U.S. patent system. Understanding recent trends in institution denials and final written decisions is essential for both petitioners and patent owners to navigate this complex landscape effectively. Join us for an in-depth analysis of PTAB data from the past year, with a focus on electrical and mechanical patents. In this webinar, we will cover the following topics:

• Institution Decision and Final Written Decision Statistics
  • Overview of institution rates and final written decision outcomes for IPRs and PGRs
  • Denials and outcomes by technology area
  • Statistics in denials of institution and final written decision outcomes
• Merits-Based Outcomes
  • Reasons for denials in institution decisions and findings of patentability and unpatentability in final written decisions
  • Analysis of obviousness and anticipation challenges
• Procedural and Discretionary Outcomes
  • Fintiv denials
  • Claim construction issues
• Technology-Specific Case Studies
  • Key institution decisions and final written decisions illustrating common pitfalls and successful strategies
  • Notable cases showcasing trends in mechanical and electrical patent challenges

Moderator:
Victor Palace

Presenters:
Cory Bell
Kevin Rodkey