Farheena Y. Rasheed Appointed Acting Vice Chief Judge at US Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Farheena Y. Rasheed, who has been serving as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s solicitor since June, has transitioned to a new position as an acting vice chief judge at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Her move is intended to support the board amidst several vacancies, according to an announcement made by the office on Monday. Rasheed’s new role is aimed at fortifying the PTAB’s capacity to manage current challenges effectively.