Post Grant Review Proceedings

Patent owners and petitioners alike call on Alston & Bird for post-grant challenges that often involve complex technical or scientific issues. When we tackle inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) proceedings, we combine the best of our IP trial prowess and our experience prosecuting patents before the USPTO and the PTAB to work for you.

Intellectual property is vulnerable at every stage of its lifecycle. JBLegal’s team is with you every step of the way, providing expert guidance in complex post-grant matters, including inter partes review (IPR), post-grant review (PGR), reexaminations, derivations, and interference proceedings.

A Unique Hybrid Approach
What sets us apart is our seamless integration of patent prosecution and IP litigation expertise. Our team blends experienced patent lawyers, agents, and specialists with skilled IP litigators, giving you the right combination of technical, scientific, and legal proficiency to achieve optimal results.

Comprehensive Representation

  • Patent Strategy & Prosecution: Our patent lawyers and agents develop tailored strategies for protecting your intellectual property and handle preparation and filing before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

  • IP Litigation Expertise: Our litigators have represented plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts nationwide, before the Federal Circuit, other regional circuits, and the International Trade Commission (ITC).

  • Post-Grant Proceedings: We guide clients through litigation-like post-grant procedures, including discovery, expert declarations, depositions, and oral hearings.

Parallel & Complex Litigation Support
We frequently represent clients in post-grant proceedings alongside co-pending complex district court litigation or ITC matters, ensuring a coordinated and strategic approach across all forums.

With JBLegal, your intellectual property is defended by a multidisciplinary team that combines technical insight, legal acumen, and strategic vision—giving you confidence at every stage of IP protection.