It can be kind of a pain to estimate the schedule of an inter partes review proceeding beforehand, because the dates are relative (e.g., "30 days after x"), and because the deadlines are set in a number of different places (e.g., the U.S. Code, the Code of Federal Regulations, the PTAB's Trial Practice Guide).
A few years ago, I put together a spreadsheet that automatically estimates the timing and deadlines of an IPR based on the filing date. I've updated it a couple of times since then.
A spreadsheet like this can be a great help when you need to figure out the timing of an IPR so that you can do a budget before it's filed.
The spreadsheet is attached to this post. I'm releasing it under the open-source MIT license, and I set up a GitHub page for the project in case there are future updates or on the off chance that anyone wants to contribute. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: This spreadsheet is a useful jumping off point and collection of citations, but it is not offered as legal advice or a substitute for legal advice. Please consult counsel in your jurisdiction.
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