PTAB Decisions on Evidence and Discovery

Discovery in AIA trials is narrower than in district court. Routine discovery covers cited exhibits and cross-examination of declarants; anything more needs Board authorization under an interests-of-justice standard (IPR) or a good-cause standard (PGR and former CBM review). The notes here show how the Board has applied those standards.

Designations and rules change. Before relying on any decision, confirm its current status on the USPTO PTAB pages.