Smith & Nephew Inc v. Arthrex Inc

Randy Pritzker

Richard Giunta

Michael Rader

Anthony P. Cho

Prosecution History analysis

Examiner Search analysis

Invalidity Framework analysis

Suture anchor patent with internal support challenged: Dreyfuss & Foerster cited for obviousness against 17 claims on combining a rigid pin in an anchor body.

Smith & Nephew Inc

ArthroCare Corp

Arthrex Inc

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Total Docket Entries

IPR2016-00508 | Smith & Nephew Inc v. Arthrex Inc | Ex Parte

Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Judge	Cases	Inst. Rate	FWD Inv. Rate
Barry L Grossman	500+	63%	77%
Timothy J Goodson	300+	77%	80%
Timothy J Goodson	300+	77%	80%
William V Saindon	600+	69%	85%

Name	Ratings
Smith & Nephew Inc	L4 E
ArthroCare Corp	L4 E

Name	Ratings
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks	L5 A
Richard Giunta	L5 A
Michael Rader	L2 B
Randy Pritzker	-- -- --

Name	Ratings
Carlson Gaskey & Olds	L3 A
Anthony P. Cho	L2 C