On November 6, 2017, the US Patent and Trade Office issued a finalized rule that extends attorney-client privilege to both domestic and foreign patent agents with regard to proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The rule more … Continue reading
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ACC Supports Proposed Rule on Privilege Between Clients and Patent Practitioners at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
On December 19th, ACC and its Intellectual Property Committee filed comments with the U.S. Patent and Trade Office in support of its proposed rule recognizing privileged communications between clients and patent practitioners at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”). … Continue reading