Grunenthal GmbH et al. Post grant review

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Case Number:

PGR2019-00027

Case Type:

PGR

Status:

Final Written Decision

Petitioner:

Grunenthal GmbH et al.

Patent Owner:

Tech Center:

  1. July 30, 2020

    PTAB Axes Antecip IP, Rejects Its Printed Publication Stance

    The Patent Trial and Appeal Board has invalidated three Antecip Bioventures pain treatment patents, shooting down its argument that German rival Grunenthal GmbH didn't do enough at the institution stage to prove that five printed publications qualify as prior art.

  2. April 24, 2020

    Patent Owner's Printed Publication Stance Riles PTAB Judge

    A Patent Trial and Appeal Board judge bristled Friday at an argument from Antecip Bioventures that more evidence is required from petitioners at the institution stage to prove the public accessibility of prior art printed publications, contrary to the board's seven-year practice.

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