U.S. Patent Office Declines Review of Recent Patents Amidst Procedural Complications in Ongoing Disputes

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s acting director, on Thursday, opted not to review challenges to certain newer patents. This decision was based on the absence of a stipulation by the alleged infringers in related litigation to restrict overlapping issues between the patent disputes and their case. The patents in question were all issued within the last four years. This move is seen as emphasizing the importance of procedural strategies within parallel patent litigations. For further analysis, you can read more on the subject from Law360.