Emer Simic, a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property group, recently authored the article "USPTO Guidance Reduces PTAB Discretionary Denials, Signaling Potential Uptick of IPRs in 2023," published by IP Watchdog.

In the article, Emer discusses how the appointment of USPTO Director Kathi Vidal has caused changes at the PTAB that may result in an increase in IPRs due to a dramatic decline in discretionary denials.

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