The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) denied a patent owner’s request for discretionary denial of seven inter partes review (IPR) petitions, further providing guidance on the factors to consider when exercising discretionary review. The decision was designated informative on June 15, 2026. Tesla, Inc. v. Bulletproof Property Mgmt., LLC, IPR2026-00204; -00205; -00219; -00222
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