Should the Federal Circuit stop issuing Rule 36 affirmances?

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Should the Federal Circuit stop issuing Rule 36 affirmances?

March 03 2017
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Law professor Dennis Crouch is calling for the Federal Circuit to not give Rule 36 affirmances in PTAB appeals, arguing it is required by statute to issue an opinion. The court has continued to issue them but has asked for briefing in two en banc rehearing requests of affirmances

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