• Arun Agarwal v. Sachin JhunjhunwalaInstitution denied
  PTAB · Sep 17, 2021 · PGR2021-00071 · APJ Wesley B Derrick · PGR · Institution

  The Board denied institution of PGR on claims 1–2 because the Petition did not identify its grounds and supporting evidence with the required particularity.

  RulingsInstitution decision

  • PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)Institution denied meritsInstitution denied

    “particularity, each claim challenged, the grounds on which the challenge to each claim is based, and the evidence that supports the grounds for the challenge to each claim.” 35 U.S.C. § 322(a)(3); 37 C.F.R. § 42.204(b). Our reviewing court, in the context of inter partes review, describes this particularity requirement as “of the utmost importance.” Intelligent Bio- Sys., 821 F.3d at 1369. Further, our rules require that each petition include “[a] full statement of the reasons for the relief requested, including a detailed explanation of the significance of the evidence including material facts, and the governing law, rules, and precedent.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.22(a)(2).” slip op. at 13

  Discretionary denial
  Patents in suitUS 10,689,782

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