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Return to in-person PTAB hearings
Starting September 1, 2025, all Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) hearings will be held in person. All parties will be expected to appear in person for hearings absent a showing of good cause. Good cause will generally be limited to circumstances such as financial hardship, medical emergencies, or other comparable obstacles to in-person attendance.
For all hearings scheduled on or after September 1:
- A party may request to appear virtually for good cause.
- The fact that one party is permitted to appear virtually does not establish good cause for other parties to do the same.
- Hearings will be held at one of USPTO’s offices, and parties may request a specific office location for their hearing. PTAB will attempt to accommodate such requests.
- Remote attendance will continue to be available to the public.
- To access a hearing virtually or in person, submit a request to PTABHearings@uspto.gov at least three business days before the hearing.
For more information, visit the PTAB hearings webpage, contact PTABHearings@uspto.gov, or call 571-272-9797.
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