USPTO Issues Memorandum on Director Institution of AIA Trial Proceedings

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Memorandum announcing that, effective October 20, 2025, the Director will determine whether to institute trial of inter partes review and post-grant review proceedings as provided in the America Invents Act. This new process flows from the discretionary considerations process that the Office implemented in March 2025. For more information, click here.