USPTO Director Review Status

USPTO Director Denies Inter Partes Review Institution

The USPTO Director has granted a review, vacated a prior decision to institute an Inter Partes Review (IPR), and denied institution. This action stems from the patent owner's argument that the petitioner took inconsistent claim construction positions in district court litigation compared to its IPR petition.

USPTO Vacates Institution of Inter Partes Review in Carbyne v Tritech

The USPTO Director has vacated the institution of an Inter Partes Review (IPR) in the case of Carbyne, Inc. v. Tritech Software Systems. The Director found that the petitioner, Carbyne, Inc., failed to adequately explain inconsistent claim construction positions taken before the USPTO and in district court litigation.

USPTO Director Vacates Institution of Inter Partes Review in Cisco v. Dynamic Mesh Networks

The USPTO Director has vacated the institution of an Inter Partes Review (IPR) in the case of Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Dynamic Mesh Networks, Inc. The decision was based on the patent owner filing a statutory disclaimer of all claims and the entire term of the challenged patent prior to institution, rendering the review moot.

USPTO Order Initiating Director Review of Inter Partes Review

The USPTO Director has initiated a sua sponte review of decisions granting inter partes review (IPR) in cases involving Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Pensando Systems, Inc. (Petitioners) against XtreamEdge, Inc. (Patent Owner). This review is prompted by the Patent Owner's request alleging Petitioners violated a stipulation by raising invalidity challenges in parallel district court litigation that could have been raised in the IPR.

USPTO Director Review Requests Status

The USPTO has published a spreadsheet detailing Director Review Requests for patent cases, including PTAB case numbers, requestors, petitioners, patent owners, and the disposition of each request. The data reflects decisions made by the USPTO Director on requests for review of PTAB decisions.