Patent

Dire predictions have recently been made by commentators pondering the future of patent arbitration in light of the new PTO post-grant trial proceedings (post-grant review (PGR) and inter‑partes review (IPR)) implemented by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA). 'Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.’ So it is with patent arbitration. Contrary to those views, patent arbitration is still very much alive, widely used and, where employed in appropriate situations and …

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