Executive Summary
Union Electric seeks Director Review of the PTAB’s denial to institute an IPR on a mercury‑control patent. BirchTech’s response argues the Director’s decision is final, the litigation history does not merit reversal, and procedural requests are untimely. The Board is asked to deny the review.
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