The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has seen a notable increase in the number of Fintiv-related denials following the withdrawal of a key memo by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This memo had previously set boundaries on when patent challenges could be dismissed due to parallel litigation concerns. In recent weeks, the PTAB cited upcoming trials, predominantly in the Eastern District of Texas, as a basis for rejecting numerous petitions.
This development holds significance for litigators and corporations engaged in patent disputes, as it suggests a reinforced connection between the timing of district court trials and PTAB proceedings. For further details, the original article provides more context on these procedural changes, available here.