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PTAB Denies Institution of Maize-Directed PGR, PTAB Litigation Blog
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On September 24, 2024, the PTAB denied institution of a post-grant review proceeding initiated by Inari Agriculture, Inc. (Petitioner) against Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (Patent Owner). The patent at issue was U.S. Patent No. 11,659,803 (“the ’803 patent”) titled “Maize Inbred 1PFLQ21.” The ’803 patent is directed to a genetically engineered hybrid inbred maize seed and plant (1PFLQ21) that is both more resilient than other maize varieties and produces more useful commodity ingredients.