On March 27, USPTO Director Michelle K. Lee issued a blog post discussing a three-part roll-out plan designed to address various comments from the IP community about the current rules and guidance for AIA proceedings. http://www.uspto.gov/blog/director/entry/ptab_s_quick_fixes_for. According to the Director, the first part, referred to as “quick fixes,” would be simple in scope; the second part would be a proposed-rule package that involve changes to the PTAB Trial Rules; and the final part would relate to modifications to the current Trial Practice Guide. Director Lee stated that the three phase roll-out would bring improvements to the proceedings as soon as possible.
