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(R)Rules Governing Director Review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board Decisions

Rule, published October 1, 2024. Final rule.

Summary from the Federal Register

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) is adding a new rule to govern the process for the review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) decisions in Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Director). The new rule promotes the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of PTAB decision-making in AIA proceedings.

Dates

This rule is effective October 31, 2024.