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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 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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In this article, authored by Christopher K. Larus, William E. Manske, Jeffrey C. Metzcar, and James Rollins, the authors discuss proposed regulations addressing circumstances in which the Patent Trial and Appeal Board will not institute or maintain inter partes review of a patent.

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United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Proposed Regulations Would Limit Availability of Inter Partes Review