Patent Office
Post-Grant Proceedings
At DNL Sheets & Zito, we specialize in navigating the complexities of post-grant patent proceedings. Our team combines litigation acumen with deep technical knowledge to effectively represent clients before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
Integrated Litigation Approach
We understand that post-grant proceedings often intersect with concurrent district court litigation. Our attorneys develop cohesive strategies that consider the broader implications of PTAB actions on parallel legal challenges, ensuring a unified defense of our clients' intellectual property rights.
Comprehensive Post-Grant Services
Inter Partes Review (IPR): Challenging the validity of patents based on prior art.
Post-Grant Review (PGR): Addressing patentability issues shortly after patent issuance.
Covered Business Method (CBM) Review: Targeting business method patents for review.
Ex Parte and Inter Partes Reexaminations: Reassessing patent claims through patent office proceedings.
Our attorneys have successfully represented clients across various industries, including technology, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. We have a history of achieving favorable outcomes, such as invalidating asserted patent claims and defending clients' patents against challenges.