Case Watch: Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene's Energy Group, LLC

On April 24, 2018, the Supreme Court released its highly anticipated decision in Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC (No. 16-712). In Oil States, the Court determined that inter partes reviews (IPR) do not violate Article III and the Seventh Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Court determined that “[i]nter partes review falls squarely within the public-rights doctrine,” and as public rights, Congress has “significant latitude to assign adjudication . . . to entities other than Article III courts.”

Stay tuned to this page for further updates and resources on the Supreme Court’s decision and its potential impact. 

Finnegan Insights:

• Podcast: Trenton Ward and Rachel Emsley on Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC and SAS Institute v. Iancu
  Following the Supreme Court's decisions, Finnegan attorneys share their insights on these two very important cases. 

• IP Update: A Practical Guide to the Supreme Court's Oil States Decision
  Finnegan attorneys answer key questions as a result of the Oil States decision.
• Webinar: Oil States and SAS Decisions: Game Changers or Business as Usual?
  On April 25, 2018, several of Finnegan’s leading PTAB practitioners will present a webinar to discuss the decision and how it will affect IPRs, the PTAB, and your business. You can register here for the webinar.
• Podcast: Oil States Energy Services v. Greene’s Energy Group
  This podcast serves as a short primer on Oil States and its potential ramifications. 
• Article: A Handy Guide to Oil States, the Case that Has Captivated the Patent Community
  This article provides a detailed look at the issues raised in Oil States.
• Webinar: Oil States and SAS: Takeaways from the Live Arguments Before the Supreme Court
  Listen to this on-demand webinar for a detailed look at the oral arguments in Oil States, predictions on how the Court might rule based on those arguments, and practical pointers for what to do now while the case is pending.
  
  

Court Documents:

• Supreme Court Decision - April 24, 2018
• Oil States’ Opening Brief
• Greene’s Response
• Federal Respondent’s Response
• Oil States’ Reply Brief 
• Audio and Transcript: Oral Argument - November 27, 2017