Patent Trial and Appeal Board News

Supreme Court Adds Check on Patent Tribunal Judges, Giving Director Review Power

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tribunal that has gained a reputation for canceling patents to continue operating, but reined in the power of its in-house judges. The justices, in a 5-4 ruling …

Supreme Court Justices Question Patent Tribunal’s Constitutionality

U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday signaled they may rein in the power of in-house judges serving on a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tribunal who have the ability to cancel patents in a case involving a dispute between surgical …

Supreme Court Will Decide Constitutionality of Patent Appeal Board Appointments

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to decide whether more than 100 technology disputes must be reheard because judges were unconstitutionally appointed to a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tribunal in a case arising from a medical device patent …