Post Grant Proceedings Flashcards
Who can initiate a Post Grant Review (PGR)?
Only third parties
What subject matter is available for Post Grant Review (PGR)?
Any AIA patent
When must a Post Grant Review (PGR) be filed?
Must be filed no later than 9 months after issuance or reissue
What grounds may a Post Grant Review (PGR) be filed?
May be filed on any ground except for a claim for failure to disclose best mode
What is the threshold for a Post Grant Review (PGR)?
“More likely than not” that at least one claim is unpatentable
Who holds the proceeding for a Post Grant Review (PGR)?
PTAB
Must the real party of interest be identified in a Post Grant Review (PGR)?
Yes
What is the estoppel effect of a Post Grant Review (PGR)?
Real party of interest can’t raise issues that were previously raised or could have been raised
Who does appeals of Post Grant Reviews (PGR)?
Court of Appeals for the Federal Court (CAFC)
Is settlement a possibility for Post Grant Reviews (PGR)?
Yes
Who can initiate an Inter Partes Review (IPR)?
Only third parties
What subject matter is available for Inter Partes Review (IPR)?
Any patent (pre and post AIA) qualifies
When must an Inter Partes Review (IPR) be filed?
Must be filed on or after, the later of, 9 months after patent or reissue issuance, or the termination of a post grant review
Can an Inter Partes Review (IPR) be filed more than a year after the real party of interest has been sued for infringement?
No
On what grounds may an Inter Partes Review (IPR) be filed?
Sec. 102 and 103 only
What may be cited in an Inter Partes Review (IPR)?
Patents and Publications
What threshold must be met in an Inter Partes Review (IPR)?
“Reasonable likelihood that the petitioner would prevail” with respect to at least one claim
Who holds the proceeding for an Inter Partes Review (IPR)?
PTAB
What is the estoppel effect of an Inter Partes Review (IPR)?
After a final decision by PTAB, the real party of interest can’t raise issues already raised or reasonably could have been raised
Who does appeals of Inter Partes Review (IPR)?
Court of Appeals for the Federal Court (CAFC)
Is settlement a possibility for Inter Partes Review (IPR)?
Yes
Who can initiate a Reissue Application?
The patent owner only