PTO Codifies Scope of Director Review in Final Rule

On September 30, 2024, the USPTO issued a final rule governing the process for Director Review of proceedings under the AIA. This formalized the USPTO’s interim Director Review procedures implemented by the USPTO following the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Arthrex, 141 S. Ct. 1970, 1986 (2021). The USPTO expects the final rule will promote “accuracy, consistency, and integrity of PTAB decision-making in AIA proceedings.”…
By: Jones Day