June 25, 2026·24-2330·Panel Decision·By Maria Santos
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted a motion to remand an appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The court simultaneously denied a motion for leave to appear as moot.
This appeal originated from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board in No. IPR2022-00734. The United States Patent and Trademark Office moved for leave to file an entry of appearance for Sarah E. Craven, Nicholas T. Matich, Robert J. McManus, and Kevin K. McNish. The agency also separately moved to remand the appeal.
The court’s reasoning
The court issued a per curiam order granting the motion to remand. The court denied the motion for leave to appear as moot without further elaboration.
What it means going forward
The appeal is remanded to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The attorneys listed in the motion are not granted leave to appear in this proceeding.
