What to Do When A Reply Exceeds its Proper Scope

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In addition to handing a patent owner the first outright win in an inter partes review, in ABB Inc. v. Roy-G-Biv Corp., IPR2013-00062 and IPR-00282, Paper 84 (April 11, 2014), and ABB Inc. v. Roy-G-Biv Corp., IPR2013-00074 and IPR-00286, Paper 80 (April 11, 2014), the Board outlined the proper way handle a reply or rebuttal evidence that exceeds its proper scope (hint: it’s not a motion to exclude).  The Board said that If an issue arises regarding whether a reply argument or evidence in support of a reply exceeds the scope of a proper reply, the parties should contact the Board to discuss the issue.

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About Bryan Wheelock

Education J.D., Washington University in St. Louis B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Duke University Bryan Wheelock's practice includes preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications and drafting of intellectual property agreements, including non-compete agreements. He has brought and defended lawsuits in federal and state courts relating to intellectual property and has participated in seizures of counterfeit and infringing goods. Bryan prepares and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications for medical devices, mechanical and electromechanical devices, manufacturing machinery and processes, metal alloys and other materials. He also does a substantial amount of patentability searching, trademark availability searching and patent and trademark infringement studies. In addition to his practice at Harness Dickey, Bryan is an Adjunct Professor at Washington University School of Law and Washington University School of Engineering.