Computer and Automotive Industries Urge SCOTUS to Eliminate the PTAB's Settled Expectations Doctrine

Computer and automotive trade organizations filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to grant Google's certiorari petition challenging the USPTO's "settled expectations" doctrine. Google seeks review after the PTAB denied its IPR petition against VirtaMove's patent based on settled expectations, with the Federal Circuit denying mandamus relief. Amici argue the doctrine effectively prevents patent validity challenges after six years and violates statutory authority. The PTAB Bar Association also filed supporting Google's position.