Summary:
- The article discusses the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), which is a part of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The PTAB is responsible for reviewing and deciding on patent disputes.
- The article mentions that the PTAB panelists predict a "rough road" for pending patent bills in Congress, as they raise concerns about the potential impact of these bills on the patent system.
- The article also discusses the relationship between the PTAB and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC), and warns that there may be a widening gap between the two entities in terms of their interpretations of patent law.