10. What is the role of the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)?

Question

A) To issue trademarks
B) To handle appeals and trials on patent disputes
C) To conduct patent searches
D) To review copyright claims

Answer 1

B) To handle appeals and trials on patent disputes

The USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is primarily responsible for overseeing appeals from adverse decisions of patent examiners, as well as conducting post-grant trial proceedings, such as inter partes reviews and covered business method reviews, which involve disputes regarding the validity of patents.