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From Gut Feeling to False Allegation: A Dangerous Cognitive Shortcut | Live Webinar + On-Demand Course Access
Shifting Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) practices—particularly discretionary denials under evolving USPTO guidance and precedential decisions, along with increased Director review—are materially impacting inter partes review (IPR) strategy. Heightened scrutiny of parallel litigation, petition timing, and evidentiary strength requires attorneys to reassess how PTAB proceedings are initiated and managed within broader patent dispute strategy.
In this CLE webinar, Sergey Vernyuk, Partner at Emerson Thomson Bennett, delivers a practical legal analysis of discretionary denial frameworks, Director oversight, and PTAB procedural developments. Attorneys will gain actionable strategies to assess institution risk, structure petitions, and coordinate PTAB filings with district court litigation to effectively sustain IPR challenges.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify and apply legal standards governing PTAB discretionary denials under current USPTO and precedential guidance
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Analyze the impact of Director review authority on PTAB institution and rehearing outcomes
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Evaluate timing and strategic considerations for IPR filings in parallel with district court litigation
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Assess procedural and evidentiary factors influencing PTAB institution decisions
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Develop legally grounded approaches to mitigate discretionary denial risk in petition drafting
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Advise clients on integrated PTAB and litigation strategies based on current regulatory expectations