An Examination “Off-Ramp” For Motions To Amend Still Raises Hopes and Questions

During the first three years of implementing the America Invents Act (AIA), Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision-making created a perception that a patent owner’s ability to amend claims during a post-grant proceeding was limited, at best. In 2015, legislative activity began to address this perceived problem with draft amendments to the patent statute. While specific proposals varied, the concept of one approach was that a patent owner seeking to amend claims during a… Continue Reading