Former APJ and Principal Kristi Sawert Discusses New Era of Accountability at PTAB

Principal Kristi Sawert, a former administrative patent judge, emphasized the critical role of ethical conduct in PTAB proceedings during an interview with Law360. In her comments regarding the sanctions issued by USPTO Director Vidal, Sawert underscored that the sanction decisions were a direct result of ethical transgressions. She stressed that maintaining integrity in patent law was not just a moral obligation, but a professional necessity that significantly impacts the outcomes of cases.  

Excerpt: "Everyone should know that when you're dealing with the patent office, you have that duty to disclose certain information and to act in good faith,"

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