What is the current status of covered business method reviews?
The status of covered business method (CBM) reviews has changed as of September 16, 2020. According to MPEP 1400.01:
“No new petitions for covered business method reviews can be filed on or after September 16, 2020. Proceedings instituted on covered business method review petitions filed before September 16, 2020 will continue after September 16, 2020 until the proceeding is concluded by issuance of a certificate or otherwise terminated.”
This means that while the CBM review program has ended for new petitions, any proceedings that were already in progress before the cutoff date will continue until they reach their conclusion. Patent owners and practitioners should be aware of this change when considering their options for patent reviews.
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