In 2020, the PTAB logged a record increase in “discretionary” denials, with 228 petitions denied without considering the merits. The vast majority—62%—came under either the
In the past, productive, innovative companies found themselves in years-long, costly patent lawsuits facing accusations of infringing on weak or invalid patents. Many companies were
Some aggressive nonpracticing entities—and perhaps growing interest in litigation funding—have put 2020 district court filings 16% ahead of the previous six months’ pace. COVID-19 may
Federal courts are seeing a jump in patent infringement lawsuits, and recent intellectual property sales are hinting at a further increase. Even as the coronavirus
In April, the U.S. Supreme Court made a strong statement against “bad patents” (patents granted despite failing the tests of patentability) and in support of