Several Senate bills have been proposed over the last year to enact changes to the America Invents Act relating to post-grant practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. This article will compare certain provisions of these bills and discuss the potential impact they may have on post-grant practice should they be enacted, particularly in light of recent guidance from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal.

The Bills: The Who, What, and When

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