In the first six months of 2024, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) witnessed several pivotal developments. Legal experts are advising that these changes be factored into post-grant strategies. Among the key events were proposed rules on discretionary denial and director review, as well as the initial decisions handed down by the Delegated Rehearing Panel. For a detailed analysis and context, attorneys at Fish & Richardson have outlined these events in their recent article. These updates underscore significant shifts within the PTAB landscape that cannot be ignored by legal professionals navigating post-grant proceedings.