Post-Grant Review of U.S. Patents: A Primer

Stefan Michael Miller
Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Gregory R. Springsted
Associate, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

DOI:https://doi.org/10.5912/jcb738

Abstract:

The validity of an issued U.S. patent may be challenged in a number of forums including the courts and before the United States Patent & Trademark Office. With the enactment of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act in 2011, a number of important changes to post-grant review of patents have occurred. This article provides an overview of available options.

Keywords:AIA ,Patents ,Post-Grant Review ,en ,