We send regular email bulletins with information about precedential or informative decisions, pilot programs, updates to standard operating procedures, and more. Below is an archive of our 50 last email bulletins.

Patent Trials and Appeal Board updates

USPTO issues new interim process concerning institution of AIA proceedings

• 03/26/2025 04:12 PM EDT

PTAB designates as informative a decision addressing a petitioner’s different claim construction positions in district court and at the PTAB

• 03/20/2025 11:00 AM EDT

Update on Patent Trial and Appeal Board hearings

• 03/07/2025 05:05 PM EST

USPTO rescinds memorandum addressing discretionary denial procedures

• 02/28/2025 02:01 PM EST

Free education clinic about PTAB proceedings

• 02/05/2025 10:24 AM EST

Free education clinic about PTAB proceedings

• 01/29/2025 08:47 AM EST

New to practicing before the PTAB? Gain in-person experience

• 01/22/2025 09:30 AM EST

Gain insights about ex parte appeal proceedings directly from PTAB judges

• 01/21/2025 02:00 PM EST

Learn how judges use evidence in PTAB proceedings

• 01/21/2025 11:15 AM EST

LEAP to Chambers for newer practitioners at USPTO's Southwest Regional Outreach Office

• 01/14/2025 10:28 AM EST

Meet Jerry Ma, USPTO's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

• 01/13/2025 09:25 AM EST

Request an appointment during the PTAB education clinic

• 12/04/2024 09:35 AM EST

Learn about ex parte appeal proceedings directly from PTAB judges

• 11/25/2024 09:53 AM EST

Sign up for an education clinic appointment with a former PTAB judge

• 11/20/2024 10:30 AM EST

Daniel Modricker appointed director of USPTO’s first Community Outreach Office

• 11/18/2024 11:57 AM EST

New rules regarding back-up counsel and pro hac vice admission

• 11/12/2024 09:59 AM EST

Learn about ex parte appeal proceedings directly from PTAB judges

• 11/08/2024 09:56 AM EST

Request an appointment during the PTAB education clinic

• 11/06/2024 09:51 AM EST

USPTO updates Director Review guidance

• 10/31/2024 01:46 PM EDT

Sign up for an education clinic with a former PTAB judge

• 10/28/2024 03:23 PM EDT

This week: Learn tips for a successful partnership with a pro bono attorney

• 10/22/2024 11:00 AM EDT

USPTO de-designates Hunting Titan in view of final rule governing motion to amend procedures

• 10/18/2024 12:43 PM EDT

Panel discussion on handling questions from PTAB judges during during oral arguments

• 10/17/2024 03:36 PM EDT

Attend this week to learn about the final rules regarding practice before PTAB in AIA proceedings

• 10/15/2024 01:51 PM EDT

Next week – Learn about the Final Rules effective on October 18, 2024 and October 31, 2024

• 10/11/2024 10:25 AM EDT

Meet Executive Judge Michael Kim and learn about his experience at PTAB

• 10/10/2024 11:22 AM EDT

Expanding opportunities to practice before the PTAB

• 10/09/2024 10:00 AM EDT

Join our next Boardside Chat to learn about new PTAB final rules

• 10/08/2024 11:38 AM EDT

Sign up for an October clinic with a former PTAB judge

• 10/01/2024 11:35 AM EDT

USPTO issues final rule on the Director Review process

• 09/30/2024 10:15 AM EDT

This week: Learn about the grass roots local IP Champions

• 09/23/2024 12:58 PM EDT

USPTO issues final rule on PTAB’s Motion to Amend procedure

• 09/17/2024 05:00 PM EDT

Meet two IP champions from our Community Outreach Campaign initiative

• 09/17/2024 12:00 PM EDT

Join our next Boardside Chat to learn about discovery in AIA proceedings

• 09/12/2024 02:06 PM EDT

USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board launches Education Clinic to answer questions about PTAB proceedings

• 09/03/2024 11:31 AM EDT

Learn about new one-on-one educational meetings with former PTAB judges

• 08/19/2024 10:37 AM EDT

How one pro se applicant found success in their ex parte appeal

• 08/13/2024 11:16 AM EDT

Learn about a new PTAB educational resource

• 08/08/2024 09:31 AM EDT

Update on USPTO response to CrowdStrike IT outage

• 07/24/2024 07:08 PM EDT

PTAB Inventor Hour this week

• 07/23/2024 11:27 AM EDT

Avoid common mistakes during PTAB motions practice

• 07/17/2024 09:57 AM EDT

Continue prosecution or ex parte appeal after final rejection?

• 07/15/2024 11:46 AM EDT

Learn about Invention-Con at next PTAB Inventor Hour

• 07/09/2024 12:27 PM EDT

Get practical tips on seeking motions from PTAB judges

• 07/09/2024 11:39 AM EDT

Learn about AIA motion practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

• 07/02/2024 09:08 AM EDT

Walk through PTAB's webpage for independent inventors and new practitioners

• 06/26/2024 11:59 AM EDT

Learn about AIA Motion Practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

• 06/26/2024 10:30 AM EDT

PTAB updates Motion to Amend Study

• 06/20/2024 04:00 PM EDT

USPTO updates special report on third-party challenges to patent claims covering FDA-approved pharmaceuticals and biologics

• 06/20/2024 12:00 PM EDT

Get practice tips to help you succeed in ex parte appeals

• 06/18/2024 10:28 AM EDT

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