Trials

This page includes information about proceedings conducted by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, including inter partes review, post-grant review, the transitional post-grant review for covered business method patents, derivations, and interferences.

• Patent Review Processing System (PRPS)

PRPS is the PTAB's e-filing and case management system. A link to PRPS, relevant notices, a Quick Start Guide, technical notes, and PRPS-related FAQs are located here.

• AIA Trial Types Comparison Chart

A chart listing differences in petitioner, estoppel, standard, and basis for
Inter Partes Review, Post Grant Review, and Covered Business Methods.

• AIA Inter Partes Disputes
  • Inter Partes Review
  • Post Grant Review
  • Transitional Program for Covered Business Method Patents
  • Derivation Proceeding
• Trial Rules
• Practice Guide [PDF]
• Representative Orders, Decisions, and Notices
• Interferences
• America Invents Act (AIA) Trial Roundtables, April 15 to May 8, 2014
• Detroit Region Roadshow, November 5 to 19, 2014
• Inquiries regarding AIA reviews should be directed to Trials@USPTO.gov (link sends e-mail)
• Webinar on Request for Comments about AIA Trials through October 16, 2014
  • Acting Vice Chief Judge Scott Boalick addressed the 17 questions that the Board posed in the Federal Register Request for Comments about the AIA trials.
  • View captured WEBINAR
  • Slideset
• Suggestion Box

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