<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Stan - Discovery in an IPR is governed by rule 42.51. You have to jump through the hoop of subsection (b)(2) "additional discovery" for anything not "routine" as defined in subsection (b)(1).</div><div><br></div><div>You cannot do anything other than (b)(1) discovery without prior board authorization, which normally requires a conference call in order to be allowed to subsequently file a written motion. </div><div><br></div><div>As to belated identification of an RPI, unless that belated action would result in lack of PTAB jurisdiction, don't hold your breadth for a decision on your substantive motion. <i>See</i> Sharkninja Operating LLC v. Irobot Corporation, IPR2020-00734, paper 11 (PTAB 10/6/2020; designated precedential 12/4/2020).</div><div><br></div><div>And no, you have no right to the equivalent of a 30(b)(6) deposition.</div><div><br></div><div>Rick</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Mar 24, 2025 at 10:05\u202fAM Stanley H. Kremen via Patentpractice <<a href="mailto:patentpractice@oppedahl-lists.com">patentpractice@oppedahl-lists.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">How is discovery in an.IPR limited? I plan on deposing their expert. Can I also do the equivalent of a 30(b)(6) deposition? What are my time frame limitations? Can I compel document production?<br>
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> \ufeffIf this is an actual issue in the case, a deposition may be in order. The<br>
> PTAB is stingy on discovery, so the request needs to be well thought out.<br>
> However, since the discovery is limited, any actual smoking gun will stand<br>
> out, and may put Petitioner on the defensive.<br>
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