As the patent challenge landscape evolves, understanding the latest developments and procedures in both AIA and ex parte reexamination proceedings is increasingly important, particularly as EPR has become a more prominent tool since October 2025.

Join Sterne Kessler’s David Holman, Ph.D., Jackie W. Bonilla, Ph.D., and Ryan Estatico for the latest installment of our series, “Navigating the New PTAB Playing Field.” This month’s session will focus on recent developments in both AIA and EPR proceedings, including current statistics across different technology areas and practical tips for all parties. As part of the discussion, the speakers will cover the impact so far of a new procedure in EPRs allowing patent owners to file a pre-order paper addressing the issue of substantial new question of patentability (SNQ), as well as the latest information related to 35 U.S.C. § 325(d) and EPR requests by third parties.

Designed for in-house counsel and corporate executives, these sessions will provide timely updates on the latest developments at the PTAB, including key statistics, recent trends, and strategic insights on discretionary denial decisions.

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General CLE credit is pending for VA, CA, TX, NY, and IL.

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