What resources are available for understanding inter partes review, post grant review, and covered business method review?

Information about inter partes review, post grant review, and covered business method review can be found in the Office Patent Trial Practice Guide. According to MPEP 1400.01:

“The sixth, seventh, and eighth ways (inter partes review, post grant review, and covered business method review) are discussed in the Office Patent Trial Practice Guide available at www.uspto.gov/patents/ptab/resources.”

This guide provides comprehensive information on these review procedures, which are conducted by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). It’s important to note that as of September 16, 2020, no new petitions for covered business method reviews can be filed, although proceedings instituted before this date will continue until concluded.

To learn more:

• inter partes review
• post grant review
• covered business method review
• PTAB
• Office Patent Trial Practice Guide