What is the PTAB

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB): An overview of its role and importance in the US patent system In addition to court proceedings, the US patent system also uses specialized administrative bodies to assess patent disputes efficiently, technically soundly and legally reliably. One of these central institutions is the Patent Trial and Appeal Board […]

Overview of the US Patent Infringement Procedure

Overview of the US patent infringement procedure The US patent infringement procedure is the central mechanism for enforcing patent rights in the United States. While the basic questions of patent infringement - such as literal or equivalent use - are also relevant in other jurisdictions, the US system has some peculiarities. The definition of patent infringement under US law In the USA, a distinction is made between […]