In Alternative Legal Solutions, Inc. v. Employment Law Compliance, Inc., the PTAB denied the Patent Owner’s motion for authorization to compel third party testimony and production of documents regarding whether a reference qualified as a “printed publication,” finding that
January 2015
PTAB grants request for rehearing based on overlooked arguments
By Tom Owens (US) on
In Handi Quilter, Inv. v. Bernina International AG, the PTAB granted the Petitioner’s request for rehearing based on arguments it overlooked in its previous non-institution decision. IPR2014-00270, Paper 17 (December 30, 2014).
The challenged claims were directed to…
A reminder from the PTAB that pro hac vice admission is not automatic
By Talbot Hansum (US) on
In QSC Audio Products, Inc. v. Crest Audio, Inc., the PTAB denied the Petitioner’s unopposed motion for pro hac vice admission because the affidavit in support of the motion failed to meet certain requirements. IPR2014-00127, Paper 32 (December 23…