Ryan C Deck

Ryan C Deck

July 11, 2022 | Law.com

Did the Supreme Court's 'Arthrex' Decision Open Pandora's Box?

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

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December 15, 2021 | Law.com

The Supreme Court 'Arthrex's' Decision In Action

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

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