October Term 2019 · Docket 18-916

Can courts review a patent director's late denial of a challenge?

Thryv argues the law bars judicial review of the director's late denial. Click-To-Call argues courts must review that decision.

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Thryv, Inc. v. Click-To-Call Technologies, LP
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  1. — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
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The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Thryv's counsel argued the statute's text and history bar review.

    Click-To-Call's counsel called the opposing argument extraordinary.

    Justice Gorsuch questioned the practical implications of barring review.

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What this case is about

The dispute centers on whether federal courts can review a specific patent office decision. Thryv seeks to block that review. Click-To-Call seeks to allow it.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on December 9, 2019.

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What each side wants

Thryv wants courts to refuse review of the director's late denial.

Click-To-Call wants courts to review the director's late denial.

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What each side says

Thryv argues the statute explicitly bars judicial review of this specific decision.

Click-To-Call argues the presumption of judicial review requires court oversight.

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What the justices asked

Justice Gorsuch asked how the system works if the decision is not reviewable.

Justice Gorsuch asked what role the presumption of judicial review plays here.

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Why it matters

This case defines the scope of judicial oversight over patent office decisions. It determines whether patent holders can challenge late administrative denials in court. The outcome shapes the balance between agency finality and judicial accountability.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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