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Perspective

Apr. 18, 2015

Inter partes review can be an effective tool

In the short time IPRs have been available, statistics significantly favor the patent challenger. By Anne Cappella, Brian Chang and Robert Vlasis


By Anne Cappella, Brian Chang and Robert Vlasis


An inter partes review (IPR) is a strategic tool available to a defendant faced with a patent litigation. Although a stay of litigation pending IPR proceedings may not be granted in jurisdictions with a short time to trial, an IPR can still be a valuable tool in such "rocket dockets."


IPR proceedings are a relatively speedy and inexpensive proceeding - generally reaching a final decision withi...

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