Estoppel Essentials: Navigating IPR and Post-IPR Patent Challenges

Read this practice note for key insights on effectively navigating estoppel under 35 U.S.C. § 315(e) and its impact on inter partes review (IPR) and post-IPR strategy, including considerations in deciding whether to petition for IPR, the impact of estoppel on how to draft a petition, and the implications of estoppel on future patent litigation.

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