Robert E Browne

December 14, 2022 | Law.com

Copyright holders would be well advised to familiarize themselves with the Copyright Claims Board for resolving copyright infringement claims and to consider its benefits and potential downsides in bringing or defending copyright infringement actions.

By Robert E. Browne and Michael D. Hobbs

6 minute read

July 11, 2022 | Law.com

The Patent and Trademark Office has indicated that guidance on discretionary denials at the PTAB will be released soon, clarifying how different factors are applied when patent judges use their discretion to turn away cases.

By Robert E. Browne, Jr. and Ryan C. Deck

5 minute read

December 15, 2021 | Law.com

Although several direct appeals for PTAB review or rehearing were made by parties who had received adverse outcomes at PTAB hearings after the Arthrex decision, on November 3, the first rehearing was granted by the PTO acting director.

By Ryan C. Deck and Robert E. Browne

5 minute read