PTAB observers have reacted to USPTO’s extensive set of proposed rule changes, noting patent owners will benefit from proposals such as allowing testimonial evidence in their preliminary response. The USPTO has followed up the rule changes by also suggesting a pilot programme of having a single judge determine whether to institute an IPR
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Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac, managing partner of Vision & Associates, discusses opportunities created by the US-China rift as well as profitability issues facing IP practices
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