Expert Q&A on the Oil States Oral Arguments Before the US Supreme Court | Practical Law

Expert Q&A on the Oil States Oral Arguments Before the US Supreme Court | Practical Law

In November 2017, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the closely watched case, Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene's Energy Group, LLC (137 S. Ct. 2239 (2017)). While the case raises important questions on the constitutionality of the inter partes review (IPR) system created by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA), its impact may ultimately be felt far beyond the patent context. Practical Law asked John O'Quinn of Kirkland & Ellis LLP to discuss the significance of Oil States and identify key issues and takeaways from the briefings and oral arguments.

Expert Q&A on the Oil States Oral Arguments Before the US Supreme Court

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Expert Q&A on the Oil States Oral Arguments Before the US Supreme Court

by Practical Law Intellectual Property & Technology
Law stated as of 07 Feb 2018 • USA (National/Federal)
In November 2017, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the closely watched case, Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene's Energy Group, LLC (137 S. Ct. 2239 (2017)). While the case raises important questions on the constitutionality of the inter partes review (IPR) system created by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA), its impact may ultimately be felt far beyond the patent context. Practical Law asked John O'Quinn of Kirkland & Ellis LLP to discuss the significance of Oil States and identify key issues and takeaways from the briefings and oral arguments.