Oil States and SAS: Takeaways from the Live Arguments Before the Supreme Court

On November 27, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC (No. 16-712), and SAS Institute Inc. v. Matal (No. 16-969), to determine whether inter partes review (IPR) at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is a constitutional practice, and whether the PTAB must provide a final written decision for every claim in an IPR petition. 

Finnegan attorneys will be on the ground at the Supreme Court to witness the Justices’ musings as they determine the fate of IPR. Join the team for insights from the oral arguments and to discuss the potential ramifications of the Court’s rulings.

• Quick overview of the parties’ and amicus’ briefs
• In-depth oral argument analysis
  • What issues took center stage?
  • Which parties felt the most heat?
  • What were each of the Justices interested in?
  • Can we predict the outcome?
• Discuss what a ruling for Petitioner or Respondent means for patent practice
• Consider interim strategies while awaiting decision

Moderator:
Rachel L. Emsley

Speakers:
Cara Regan Lasswell
Jason E. Stach
Trenton A. Ward 

Date:
Friday, December 1, 2017

Time:
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. PST
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EST

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