Patent Quality Assurance LLC (PQA), a company vastly engaged in legal matters due mostly to the challenging of a patent from VLSI Technology, avoided what could have been costly attorney fees on December 14, 2023. The company, however, hasn’t escaped completely unscathed, receiving a “strong admonition” from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal.
This disciplinary action comes as PQA is mired in allegations of misconduct while opposing the patent issued to VLSI Technology. However, in a somewhat surprising move, Director Vidal has declined to enforce monetary penalties in the form of attorney fees against the company.
Details regarding the extent of the said misconduct and the reasoning behind the decision to refrain from further punishments remain undisclosed. For those interested in the intricate details, the full coverage of the event can be found directly on Law360.