USPTO Finalizes Partial Permanence of MTA Pilot Program, PTAB Litigation Blog
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On October 18, 2024, the USPTO’s final rule regarding Motion to Amend (“MTA”) practice and procedures in trial proceedings under the America Invents Act became effective. The rule makes permanent several MTA pilot program provisions, such as the PTAB providing preliminary guidance, revised MTA practice, examination assistance, and burdens of persuasion in MTAs. We previously discussed the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPR”) that lead to the final rule here.
Kristen VandeVoort, a member of the New Lawyers Group in Jones Day’s San Diego Office assisted in the preparation of this blog.
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