Case Number:

PGR2026-00023

Case Type:

PGR

Status:

Discretionary Denial

Petitioner:

Viance, LLC

Patent Number:

12370716

1. Filed: March 17, 2026 00:00

   Coverage

   1. August 18, 2026

      Squires Says RPIs Must Be Named If They Can Control Cases

      The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office director explained why he rejected Viance LLC's challenge of a Koppers Performance Chemicals Inc. patent, faulting Viance for failing to disclose real parties in interest and writing that a company's mere ability to control a challenger makes it an RPI.

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