USPTO Moves PTAB Hearings to In-Person Format Starting September 1, 2025

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced that, effective September 1, 2025, all Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) hearings will be held in person, with remote appearances permitted only for good cause.

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Read official announcement here.