The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has seen a decrease in the number of petitions filed under the America Invents Act in 2023, as revealed in a recent report from Lex Machina. Many legal experts point to a general decline in patent litigation as a key reason for this downturn.
PTAB filings are typically spurred by patent litigation, serving as a sort of barometer for the state of patent legal disputes. As such, the report’s findings may indicate key shifts in the landscape of patent disputes, with potentially significant implications for both the corporate sector and the legal industry.
For further insights, the complete report from Lex Machina provides detailed analysis and more comprehensive data.