The latest patent filing roundup, marking the 10-year anniversary of the America Invents Act, shows a heavy week at the district court level with 78 new cases, while the Patent Trial and Appeal Board saw 18 petitions—two post-grant reviews and 16 inter partes reviews. The activity reflects continued pressure on both fronts for patent owners and challengers.
Among the notable developments, three separate actions accuse IP Investments of orchestrating a coordinated litigation campaign, with Intellectual Ventures allegedly serving as the backend. This points to growing scrutiny of how patent monetization entities structure their enforcement efforts.
Separately, Judge Albright cancelled one of the 141 patents asserted by WSOU, a significant procedural win for defendants facing that large portfolio. Additionally, a new entity tied to Magnetar has surfaced, indicating the ongoing evolution of non-practicing entities in the patent landscape.