Through August 15, 2018, the Federal Circuit decided 405 PTAB appeals from IPRs and CBMs. The Federal Circuit affirmed the PTAB on every issue in 304 (75.06%) cases, and reversed or vacated the PTAB on every issue in 49 (12.10%)
The AIA Blog, published by Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, focuses on issues related to patent law and proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). It covers topics such as inter partes review (IPR), covered business method (CBM) reviews, patent eligibility under Section 101, claim definiteness, motions to amend patents, and Federal Circuit decisions impacting patentability standards. The blog provides updates and analysis on patent litigation strategies, PTAB procedural developments, and key rulings affecting patent claims and their validity.