Inter Partes Review

Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings enable a petitioner to contest the patentability of claims in a patent after it has been issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Since their introduction in 2012 as part of the America Invents Act (AIA), IPRs have emerged as the most favored type of post-grant proceeding. These proceedings are often viewed as a more cost-effective and efficient alternative to patent challenges in federal court.

Our team possesses extensive experience, having managed hundreds of IPRs for both patent owners and petitioners. Our practice group comprises technically proficient and experienced trial attorneys who have worked extensively before the USPTO. Our litigation background, combined with our broad expertise in science and technology, equips us to effectively address our clients’ intellectual property needs—both in administrative tribunals and in parallel district court litigation—tailored to resonate with judges and jurors. Furthermore, we have a comprehensive understanding of the inner workings of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and the procedural details involved in AIA proceedings.

Additionally, we advise and represent companies in other PTAB proceedings, including post-grant review (PGR), derivation, and, before their discontinuation, covered business method (CBM) reviews.