Strategic Patent Trial and Appeal Board Advocacy

Proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) are now a central feature of modern patent strategy. These specialized, trial-like proceedings provide focused validity determinations based on limited discovery, expert testimony, and briefing before panels of technically trained administrative judges.

Because PTAB matters move on accelerated timelines and apply distinct procedural and substantive standards, experienced and efficient advocacy is critical. We represent clients in high-stakes post-grant disputes with strategies designed not only to win at the PTAB—but to advance broader business and litigation objectives.

Our Post-Grant Services

We represent both patent owners and petitioners in all forms of post-grant proceedings, including:

  • Inter Partes Review (IPR)
  • Post-Grant Review (PGR)
  • Covered Business Method (CBM) Review
  • Ex Parte Reexamination

Built for Post-Grant Success

Whether you are defending your innovations in a high-stakes PTAB trial or challenging a patent that stands in the way of your business, we bring the technical insight, procedural mastery, and litigation strength required to prevail.

For Patent Owners

We deliver comprehensive defense strategies, that protect mission-critical IP assets while preserving parallel enforcement efforts. Our representation includes:

  • Discretionary denial briefing
  • Preliminary and full patent owner responses
  • Strategic claim amendments
  • Expert development and technical coordination
  • Alignment with parallel district court litigation

We approach each matter with a clear understanding of how PTAB outcomes may affect infringement positions, damages exposure, and long-term portfolio value.

For Petitioners

For challengers, we craft focused, evidence-driven petitions that leverage the PTAB’s procedural advantages and substantive standards. Our goal is to efficiently neutralize problematic patents while strengthening our clients’ broader litigation or business posture.

We carefully integrate prior art strategy, expert testimony, and claim construction arguments to maximize the likelihood of institution and ultimate success.

Insight from Both Sides of the “V”

Our experience representing both patent owners and petitioners provides valuable perspective into:

  • What resonates with PTAB judges
  • How to anticipate and counter opposing strategies
  • When post-grant proceedings can meaningfully shift leverage in district court litigation
  • How PTAB strategy fits into long-term IP portfolio management

Insights

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Contact us to discuss how our post-grant team can support your intellectual property objectives.

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