I have an interesting scenario. There is a small client that has gotten one of "those" letters. They're thinking about requesting an inter partes reexam. But they don't have money. The idea was raised that they ask the other small companies that have gotten identical letters to chip in, and they request the reexam together. So, in such a situation, who would be the "real party in interest"? Would it be the requester? Or does it need to include all parties who contributed to the fund? Disclaimer... read more
