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Quality and IPR ChallengesQuality and IPR ChallengesQuality and IPR ChallengesQuality and IPR Challenges
Martine Penilla Group, LLP
Sunnyvale, CA
mpiplaw.com
Patent Quality – Limited MetricsPatent Quality – Limited Metrics
HOW SHOULD QUALITY BE MEASURED
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• The patent covers the invention
• The independent claims are broad/abstract
• The inventor was satisfied with the process
• The application was allowed quickly
• The USPTO is issuing fewer RCEs
• The Examiner was easy to work with
Patent Quality – PTAB in mindPatent Quality – PTAB in mind
• Are varying scope claims prepared (i.e., broader and
narrower)?
• Are alternativealternativealternativealternative implementations covered by claimsclaimsclaimsclaims,
specspecspecspec and drawingsdrawingsdrawingsdrawings?
• Are dependent claimsdependent claimsdependent claimsdependent claims usable for claim constructionclaim constructionclaim constructionclaim construction?
• Is case important (continuation practice)?
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PATENT PREPARATION DRIVERS AND THE PTAB
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• Drafting ClaimsDrafting ClaimsDrafting ClaimsDrafting Claims
– Are independent claims broad enough
based on prior art?
– Are independent claims too broad?
– Do dependent claims provide substance
for prosecution amendment?
– Do dependent claims provide substance
for PTAB challenges?
• Defending ClaimsDefending ClaimsDefending ClaimsDefending Claims
– Broadest reasonable Interpretation
(BRI)
– Draft more dependent claims with
increasingly narrower scope or varying
scope
– Consider PTAB limitations on
amendment
– Prepare specification for claim
construction
Patent Preparation Drivers PTAB
• ApplicantApplicantApplicantApplicant
– Constraints on budget
– Constraints on timing
• Law firmLaw firmLaw firmLaw firm
– Focused on budget
– Focused on timing
• ResultResultResultResult
– Specification focused on specific
implementation
– Claims follow specific implementation
– Dependent claim(s) lack substance
DEPENDENT CLAIMS FOCUS ON KEY CLAIM TERMS
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Independent ClaimIndependent Claim
Dependent Claims Dependent Claims
Detailing existing terms* Adding new elements
*Substantive dependent claims
providing definitions and/or
alternatives for key terms
DRAFTING CLAIMS FOR IPR
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DEPENDENT CLAIMS AND DEEP SPECIFICATION SUPPORT
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DisclosureDisclosureDisclosureDisclosureDisclosureDisclosureDisclosureDisclosure Business FocusBusiness FocusBusiness FocusBusiness Focus
CompetitorCompetitorCompetitorCompetitor
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PO Benefits
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•Amendments
built-in
Patent Prosecution Done Right!
Silicon Valley Offices
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Sunnyvale, California 94085 | USA
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