AIPLA Reveals Evolving Mindset Surrounding Administrative Patent Trials

Bloomberg Law and the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) recently announced the findings of a nationwide survey of patent attorneys and agents that gauged their feedback regarding proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The survey suggests that initial complaints about the rate of invalidity decisions issued by the PTAB have largely subsided as the findings indicate that attorneys representing patent owners are growing accustomed to and finding value in trials at the tribunal, which were initially criticized for the rate of invalidity decisions issued.

“We’re pleased to partner with AIPLA to obtain and share insights of leading patent attorneys into this important matter,” said Alex Butler, Vice President and General Manager, Bloomberg Law.

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“One of AIPLA’s core missions is to reach out to our members to understand their insight on important issues,” said AIPLA President Mark Whitaker. “We’ve pursued this outreach with this member survey, through a partnership with Bloomberg BNA, which tells us that the initial concerns over PTAB proceedings may no longer be applicable. This is vital information that all PTAB practitioners should care about. We’re excited to share these survey results, and we’re equally excited to have partnered with Bloomberg Law on this research.”

The survey was conducted online in late 2016 and was completed by over 160 patent attorneys and agents.

(Source: Bloomberg Law; AIPLA)