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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Thompson Hine partners Christopher Larus and William Manske, and associate James Rollins, authored the article “New Inter Partes Rule Rules Will Require a Patent Litigation Strategy Shift” published in Law360.

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The article explores how recent U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rule changes for inter partes review could significantly alter defense strategies in patent litigation, requiring litigants to reassess how and where to advance validity challenges.

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Christopher K. Larus

William E. Manske

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James Rollins

Intellectual Property (IP) Prosecution, Transactions & Portfolio Management

Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Litigation

New Inter Partes Review Rules Will Require a Patent Litigation Strategy Shift