Recently, in an effort to increase transparency and predictability, the new USPTO Director Vidal published “Interim process for PTAB decision circulation and internal PTAB review.” This initiative was included in a May 24th Director’s Blog that included several other initiatives which practitioners should review to better understand the direction of the Office under Director Vidal’s leadership. For example, topics included: Vision and Mission statements, Interim procedures, Service, Process. Community, Harmonization, Inclusion, Innovation, and other critical topics.