SAP America says US PTAB denial policy is unconstitutional
( June 16, 2025, 23:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: SAP America argued in two petitions for writs of mandamus at the US Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's new discretionary denial policy is unconstitutional because it is applied retroactively, depriving the company of its due process rights. The move is the first time parties in front of the board have advanced arguments against the denial policy to a court.See attached files....
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