Aqua Products, Inc. v. Matal

 
APPEAL NO.
15-1177
OP. BELOW
SUBJECT
Patent
AUTHOR
O'Malley

Question(s) Presented

“In this appeal, we consider the proper allocation of the burden of proof when amended claims are proffered during inter partes review proceedings (‘IPRs’) under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (‘AIA’).”

Holding

“Upon review of the statutory scheme, we believe that [35 U.S.C.] § 316(e) unambiguously requires the petitioner to prove all propositions of unpatentability, including for amended claims.”