On October 6, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPR") making changes to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's ("PTAB") internal circulation and review of decisions. The purpose of the proposed rule is to "promote consistent, clear, and open decision-making processes while protecting judicial independence and increasing transparency of USPTO processes."

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