#real-party-in-interest

IP & Copyright

Federal Circuit Sidesteps Real Party Challenge in Patent Fight

The Federal Circuit tossed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) obviousness ruling this week, but threw a curveball by declaring challenges to 'real parties in interest' off-limits for review. This move significantly impacts how patent disputes, particularly those involving entities like Qualcomm and Federal Express, will be handled going forward.

IP & Copyright

USPTO's 43% IPR Slash: Patent Wars Just Got a US Shield

Picture this: Patent challengers filing IPRs at the USPTO, only to face denial rates surging like a firewall against foreign trolls. The institution rate? Down 43% in months.