• Google LLC v. Secure Communication Technologies, LLCInstitution denied
  PTAB · May 15, 2026 · IPR2026-00099 · APJ John A Squires · IPR · Director review

  The Director denied Google’s petition and instituted no trial, exercising discretion based on the complete record and holistic assessment, including settled expectations.

  RulingsDirector review decision

  • Settled expectationsInstitution denied settled expectationsDenied

    “Petitioner’s arguments are not persuasive. Petitioner was aware of the challenged patent no later than February 2012, and Patent Owner specifically identified the patent as being of interest to mobile commerce providers. See Ex. 2004. Petitioner cited the challenged patent to the Office during prosecution of Petitioner’s own Application No. 13/716,675 in December 2012. See Ex. 2007. Application No. 13/716,675 is titled “Methods and Systems for Efficient Discovery of Devices in a Peer-to-Peer Network.” See Ex. 2006. Efficient discovery of devices in a peer-to-peer network appears to be relevant to both retail operations and the finding and tracking of personal electronic devices. Accordingly, Petitioner’s own actions indicate it was aware that the challenged patent was relevant to its technology space.” slip op. at 3

  • PTAB / AIA Trials › Discretionary denial › §325(d) same art / argumentsDecided for patent owner

    “Finally, I do not agree with Petitioner’s assertion that the Office committed a material error during prosecution. While demonstrating error is usually one of the strongest considerations weighing against discretionary denial, here Petitioner’s material error argument is weak. Petitioner points to the notice of allowance, and focuses on a single phrase that appears in a rather long listing of limitations the examiner indicated were missing from the prior art. DD Opp. 2–3. According to Petitioner, the phrase “first, direct, short range separate local wireless link” never existed in the claims. Id. at 4. However, Petitioner acknowledges that the phrase “via a separate local wireless link” was part of the claims, as was the phrase “first, direct, short range” local wireless link. Id. Although the ultimate listing in the notice of allowance may constitute a clerical error, Petitioner has not demonstrated sufficiently that this error was material to the patentability of the challenged claims, especially considering the number of other limitations listed in the notice of allowance that the examiner determined to be missing from the reviewed prior art. Petitioner does not address those limitations in its error arguments. Id. at 3–6.” slip op. at 3

  Discretionary denial
  Patents in suitUS 8,116,749
• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. v. Telcom Ventures LLCInstitution denied
  PTAB · Oct 10, 2025 · IPR2025-00973 · APJ Kalyan K Deshpande · IPR · Director review

  The Director granted Patent Owner’s discretionary-denial request and denied the petitions under § 314(a), instituting no trial because the district court case was likely to reach trial first.

  RulingsDirector review decision

  • PTAB / AIA Trials › Discretionary denial › Fintiv (parallel litigation)Institution denied fintivDenied

    “In particular, the projected final written decision due date in the Board proceeding is December 10, 2026.3 DD Req. 13. The district court’s scheduled trial date is June 1, 2026, and the time-to-trial statistics suggest trial will begin by October 2026. Id.; DD. Opp. 17. As such, it is unlikely that a final written decision in this proceeding will issue before district court trial occurs resulting in significant duplication of effort, additional expense for the parties, and a risk of inconsistent decisions. Additionally, there is insufficient evidence that the district court is likely to stay its proceeding even if the Board were to institute trial. Further, Petitioner’s argument that the patent examiner committed “multiple errors” during prosecution are not persuasive. See DD Opp. 7–12.” slip op. at 2

  • Director reviewOther

    “After considering the parties’ arguments and the record, and in view of all relevant considerations, discretionary denial of institution is appropriate in these proceedings. This determination is based on the totality of the evidence and arguments the parties have presented.” slip op. at 2

  Discretionary denial
  Patents in suitUS 9,462,411
• Hisense USA Corporation / Hisense Electronica Mexico S.A. De C.V. v. Videolabs, Inc.Institution denied
  PTAB · Oct 10, 2025 · IPR2025-00881 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review

  The Director granted Patent Owner’s discretionary-denial request and denied the petitions under § 314(a), declining to institute IPR.

  RulingsDirector review decision

  • Settled expectationsDecided for patent owner

    “Other considerations, however, favor discretionary denial. In particular, the challenged patents have been in force for twelve and eleven years, creating settled expectations for Patent Owner. DD Req. 1, 7–8. Patent Owner also provides evidence that the challenged patents have been licensed to over twenty companies. Id. at 4; Ex. 2002. In addition, Patent Owner provides evidence that it has been in contact with Petitioner since December 2022, when Patent Owner sent Petitioner a notice letter regarding Patent Owner’s patent portfolio. DD Req. 4–5, 9; Ex. 2004. Patent Owner 1 Citations are to papers in IPR2025-00880. The parties filed similar papers in IPR2025-00881, IPR2025-00882, and IPR2025-00883. specifically notified Petitioner about the challenged patents in June 2023, when Patent Owner provided Petitioner with a claim chart during licensing negotiations. DD Req. 9. Petitioner’s arguments regarding Patent Owner’s settled expectations are not persuasive, and Petitioner does not otherwise provide persuasive reasoning why an inter partes review is an appropriate use of Board resources. Dabico Airport Sols. Inc. v. AXA Power ApS, IPR2025-00408, Paper 21 at 2–3 (Director June 18, 2025).” slip op. at 2

  • Other 314aInstitution denied discretionary otherInstitution denied

    “Although certain arguments are highlighted above, the determination to exercise discretion to deny institution is based on a holistic assessment of all of the evidence and arguments presented. Accordingly, the Petitions are denied under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a). In consideration of the foregoing, it is: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s request for discretionary denial is granted; and FURTHER ORDERED that the Petitions are denied, and no trial is instituted.” slip op. at 3

  Discretionary denial
  Patents in suitUS 8,291,236
• Google LLC v. Advanced Coding Technologies LLCInstitution denied
  PTAB · Oct 10, 2025 · IPR2025-01000 · APJ Kalyan K Deshpande · IPR · Director review

  The Director denied institution under § 314(a), citing likely district court trial before the projected final written decision, settled expectations, and the holistic record.

  RulingsDirector review decision

  • PTAB / AIA Trials › Discretionary denial › Fintiv (parallel litigation)Institution denied fintivDenied

    “In particular, the projected final written decision due date in the Board proceeding is December 11, 2026. DD Req. 6 n.1. The district court’s scheduled trial date is March 2, 2026, and the time-to-trial statistics suggest trial will begin between July 2026 and October 2026. Id. at 6–7; DD Opp. 45–48. As such, it is unlikely that a final written decision in this proceeding will issue before district court trial occurs, resulting in significant duplication of effort, additional expense for the parties, and a risk of inconsistent decisions.” slip op. at 2

  • Settled expectationsInstitution denied settled expectationsDenied

    “In addition, the challenged patents have been in force for thirteen, seven, and six years, creating settled expectations for Patent Owner, and Petitioner does not provide persuasive reasoning why an inter partes review is an appropriate use of Board resources. Dabico Airport Sols. Inc. v. AXA Power ApS, IPR2025-00408, Paper 21 at 2–3 (Director June 18, 2025). Additionally, Petitioner’s arguments that the Office made a material error during prosecution are not persuasive. See DD Opp. 29–38.” slip op. at 2

  • PTAB / AIA Trials › Discretionary denial › §325(d) same art / argumentsDecided for patent owner

    “seven, and six years, creating settled expectations for Patent Owner, and Petitioner does not provide persuasive reasoning why an inter partes review is an appropriate use of Board resources. Dabico Airport Sols. Inc. v. AXA Power ApS, IPR2025-00408, Paper 21 at 2–3 (Director June 18, 2025). Additionally, Petitioner’s arguments that the Office made a material error during prosecution are not persuasive. See DD Opp. 29–38.” slip op. at 2

  • Other 314aInstitution denied discretionary otherDenied

    “Although certain arguments are highlighted above, the determination to exercise discretion to deny institution is based on a holistic assessment of all of the evidence and arguments presented. Accordingly, the Petitions are denied under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a).” slip op. at 3

  Discretionary denial
  Patents in suitUS 10,218,995
• Belden Inc. / PPC Broadband, Inc. v. Commscope, Inc. Of North CarolinaInstitution denied
  PTAB · Sep 12, 2025 · IPR2025-00833 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review

  The Director denied institution under § 314(a), finding discretionary denial appropriate based on a holistic assessment that included settled expectations and the prosecution search.

  RulingsDirector review decision

  • Settled expectationsDecided for patent owner

    “Other considerations favor discretionary denial. In particular, the challenged patent has been in force for nine years creating strong settled expectations for Patent Owner. DD Req. 2. Patent Owner provides evidence that the invention was commercialized at least seven years ago and is still on the market. Id. at 3; Ex. 2001; Ex. 2006. Patent Owner also provides evidence of patent marking of the commercialized product. DD Req. 3–4; Ex. 2001, 2. Finally, Patent Owner provides evidence that Petitioner has been aware of the challenged patent since at least 2022, showing where Petitioner cited the challenged patent in an unrelated inter partes review and an information disclosure statement. DD Req. 4.” slip op. at 2

  • Other 314aInstitution denied discretionary otherInstitution denied

    “Petitioner argues that the Examiner erred during prosecution by performing an incomplete search after being reversed on appeal. DD Opp. 22–23. In particular, Petitioner argues that the search was based on the Examiner’s prior claim construction and not the Board’s claim construction decided on appeal. Id. Thus, according to Petitioner, the Examiner should have performed “a targeted prior art search for bags made of a ‘flexible material’ consistent with the Board’s interpretation.” Id. (citing Ex. 1003, 19–20). This argument is unconvincing as the evidence of record indicates that the Examiner did perform a search for flexible bags and Petitioner does not sufficiently address why this search was inadequate. Ex. 1003, 20. Although certain arguments are highlighted above, the determination to exercise discretion to deny institution is based on a holistic assessment of all of the evidence and arguments presented. Accordingly, the Petition is denied under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a).” slip op. at 3

  Discretionary denial
  Patents in suitUS 9,266,697
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. / Samsung Electronics America, Inc. v. VB Assets, LLCInstitution denied
  PTAB · Sep 12, 2025 · IPR2025-00868 · APJ Kalyan K Deshpande · IPR · Director review

  The Director granted Patent Owner’s discretionary-denial requests and denied the petitions under § 314(a), instituting no trial based on the holistic assessment of the record.

  RulingsDirector review decision

  • Settled expectationsDecided for patent owner

    “Other considerations, however, weigh in favor of discretionary denial. In particular, each of the challenged patents has been in force for more than ten years, creating strong settled expectations for Patent Owner. Additionally, the patents challenged in IPR2025-00866, IPR2025-00867,” slip op. at 2

  • Other 314aInstitution denied settled expectationsInstitution denied discretionary otherInstitution denied

    “Although certain arguments are highlighted above, the determination to exercise discretion to deny institution is based on a holistic assessment of all of the evidence and arguments presented. Accordingly, the Petitions are denied under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a). In consideration of the foregoing, it is: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s requests for discretionary denial are granted; and FURTHER ORDERED that the Petitions are denied, and no trial is instituted.” slip op. at 3

  Discretionary denial
  Patents in suitUS 8,515,765
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. / Samsung Electronics America, Inc. v. VB Assets, LLCInstitution denied
  PTAB · Sep 12, 2025 · IPR2025-00867 · APJ Kalyan K Deshpande · IPR · Director review

  The Director denied institution under § 314(a), citing settled expectations and prior adjudications of the challenged patents.

  RulingsDirector review decision

  • Settled expectationsInstitution denied settled expectationsDecided for patent owner

    “Other considerations, however, weigh in favor of discretionary denial. In particular, each of the challenged patents has been in force for more than ten years, creating strong settled expectations for Patent Owner. Additionally, the patents challenged in IPR2025-00866, IPR2025-00867,” slip op. at 2

  • Other 314aInstitution denied discretionary otherInstitution denied

    “and IPR2025-00869 have all been subject to previous adjudications. The patents challenged in IPR2025-00866, IPR2025-00867, and IPR2025-00869 were involved in prior Board proceedings. In those proceedings, the Board denied institution of two petitions and entered a final written decision finding the challenged claims not unpatentable in the third proceeding. DD Req. 12; see also IPR2025-00867, Paper 8, 11–12; IPR2025-00869, Paper 8, 12. The patents challenged in IPR2025-00866 and IPR2025-00867 were also subject to a prior district court proceeding, in which the patents were found not invalid. DD Req. 12; IPR2025-00867, Paper 8, 12. It is not an efficient use of Board resources to further consider petitions challenging patents that have already been subject to challenges before the Office or patents that already have had validity adjudicated either at the Board or in another tribunal. Although certain arguments are highlighted above, the determination to exercise discretion to deny institution is based on a holistic assessment of all of the evidence and arguments presented. Accordingly, the Petitions are denied under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a).” slip op. at 3

  Discretionary denial
  Patents in suitUS 7,818,176
• Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. / Apple Inc. v. Marlin Semiconductor Ltd.Institution denied
  PTAB · Sep 3, 2025 · IPR2025-00848 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review

  The Director denied institution in IPR2025-00848, IPR2025-00864, IPR2025-00865, and IPR2025-00879 under § 314(a), citing ITC overlap and settled expectations.

  RulingsDirector review decision

  • PTAB / AIA Trials › Discretionary denial › Fintiv (parallel litigation)Institution denied fintivDenied

    “In particular, the projected final written decision due date for each of these cases is November 15, 2026. The hearing in the parallel U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) investigation is set for February 2, 2026. DD Req. 14. As such, it is unlikely that a final written decision in these proceedings will issue before the ITC trial occurs, resulting in significant duplication of effort, additional expense for the parties, and a risk of inconsistent decisions. In addition, the patents challenged in IPR2025- 00848, IPR2025-00864, IPR2025-00865, and IPR2025-00879 have been in force for seven, nine, nine, and ten years, respectively, creating strong settled expectations for Patent Owner, and Petitioner does not provide persuasive reasoning why an inter partes review is an appropriate use of Board resources.  Dabico Airport Sols. Inc. v. AXA Power ApS, IPR2025- 1 Citations are to papers in IPR2025-00847. The parties filed similar papers in IPR2025-00848, IPR2025-00864, IPR2025-00865, and IPR2025-00879. 00408, Paper 21 at 2–3 (Director June 18, 2025). These factors favor discretionary denial.” slip op. at 2

  • Settled expectationsInstitution denied settled expectationsDenied

    “these cases is November 15, 2026. The hearing in the parallel U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) investigation is set for February 2, 2026. DD Req. 14. As such, it is unlikely that a final written decision in these proceedings will issue before the ITC trial occurs, resulting in significant duplication of effort, additional expense for the parties, and a risk of inconsistent decisions. In addition, the patents challenged in IPR2025- 00848, IPR2025-00864, IPR2025-00865, and IPR2025-00879 have been in force for seven, nine, nine, and ten years, respectively, creating strong settled expectations for Patent Owner, and Petitioner does not provide persuasive reasoning why an inter partes review is an appropriate use of Board resources.  Dabico Airport Sols. Inc. v. AXA Power ApS, IPR2025- 1 Citations are to papers in IPR2025-00847. The parties filed similar papers in IPR2025-00848, IPR2025-00864, IPR2025-00865, and IPR2025-00879. 00408, Paper 21 at 2–3 (Director June 18, 2025). These factors favor discretionary denial.” slip op. at 2

  • Other 314aInstitution denied discretionary otherDenied

    “Petitioner argues that national security, economic, and public interest considerations counsel against discretionary denial because “[t]he semiconductor chips manufactured by TSMC are vital to leading U.S. companies (from Apple and NVIDIA to Amazon and Tesla) . . . and national security and defense through TSMC’s CyberShuttle program.” DD Opp. 31. Petitioner, however, does not explain in sufficient detail why review of the challenged patents is in the interest of national security, the economy, or the public. That is, Petitioner’s arguments are not narrowly-tailored towards particular products or manufacturing methods, and Petitioner does not sufficiently explain how national security, economic, or public interests warrant review of the specific patents challenged in these proceedings.” slip op. at 3

  • PTAB / AIA Trials › Discretionary denial › §325(d) same art / argumentsDenied

    “circumstances. In particular, Petitioner provides persuasive reasoning, supported by evidence, that the Office erred in a manner material to the patentability of the challenged patent during patent examination, and, accordingly, discretionary denial under 35 U.S.C. § 325(d) is not appropriate. Specifically, during prosecution of the challenged patent, the patent examiner applied Chien7702 to reject the claims, but subsequently allowed the claims after the applicant amended them. DD Opp. 5–6. Petitioner persuasively demonstrates that the patent examiner overlooked 2 US Pat. 6,815,770, Nov. 9, 2004 (Ex. 1037). certain teachings in Chien770 that appear to disclose the claimed features that the patent examiner indicated were not taught by the prior art of record, including Chien770. Id. at 7–10. Although the challenged patent has been in force for fifteen years, Petitioner appears to show a material error by the Office, and it is an appropriate use of Office resources to review the potential error.” slip op. at 3

  Discretionary denial
  Patents in suitUS 9,953,880
• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. / Samsung Electronics America, Inc. v. Cerence Operating CompanyInstitution denied
  PTAB · Aug 4, 2025 · IPR2025-00457 · APJ Kalyan K Deshpande · IPR · Director review

  The Director granted Patent Owner’s discretionary-denial request and denied institution under § 314(a) because the district court trial is scheduled before the projected final written decision.

  RulingsDirector review decision

  • Director reviewDirector review, deniedOther

    “After considering the parties’ arguments and the record, and in view of all relevant considerations, discretionary denial of institution is appropriate in this proceeding. This determination is based on the totality of the evidence and arguments the parties have presented. In particular, the projected final written decision due date in the Board proceeding is October 8, 2026. The district court’s scheduled trial date is April 20, 2026. DD Req. 6. As such, it is unlikely that a final written decision in this proceeding will issue before the district court trial occurs, resulting in significant duplication of effort, additional expense for the parties, and a risk of inconsistent decisions. Additionally, there is insufficient evidence that the district court is likely to stay its proceeding even if the Board were to institute trial. DD Opp. 1–2. These considerations favor discretionary denial. Although certain arguments are highlighted above, the determination to exercise discretion to deny institution is based on a holistic assessment of all of the evidence and arguments presented. Accordingly, the Petition is denied under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a).” slip op. at 2

  • PTAB / AIA Trials › Discretionary denial › Fintiv (parallel litigation)Institution denied fintivInstitution denied

    “In particular, the projected final written decision due date in the Board proceeding is October 8, 2026. The district court’s scheduled trial date is April 20, 2026. DD Req. 6. As such, it is unlikely that a final written decision in this proceeding will issue before the district court trial occurs, resulting in significant duplication of effort, additional expense for the parties, and a risk of inconsistent decisions. Additionally, there is insufficient evidence that the district court is likely to stay its proceeding even if the Board were to institute trial. DD Opp. 1–2. These considerations favor discretionary denial. Although certain arguments are highlighted above, the determination to exercise discretion to deny institution is based on a holistic assessment of all of the evidence and arguments presented. Accordingly, the Petition is denied under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a).” slip op. at 2

  • PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)Institution denied

    “to exercise discretion to deny institution is based on a holistic assessment of all of the evidence and arguments presented. Accordingly, the Petition is denied under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a).” slip op. at 2

  Discretionary denial
  Patents in suitUS 7,680,334
• Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd v. Georgia Tech Research CorporationInstitution denied
  PTAB · Jul 29, 2025 · IPR2025-00384 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review

  The Director granted Patent Owner’s discretionary-denial request and denied institution under § 314(a), finding the patent’s age and Petitioner’s long-standing awareness favored denial.

  RulingsDirector review decision

  • Settled expectationsInstitution denied settled expectationsDecided for patent owner

    “Other factors, however, weigh in favor of discretionary denial. In particular, the challenged patent has been in force for more than 16 years, creating strong settled expectations for Patent Owner. Additionally, Petitioner and Patent Owner had discussions in 2007 regarding the technology space involving the challenged patent. See, e.g., DD Opp. 21– 26. Therefore, Petitioner was aware that Patent Owner was involved in the same technology space for a significant amount of time before filing its 1 Citations are to papers in IPR2025-00383. The parties filed similar papers in IPR2025-00384. Petition challenging Patent Owner’s patent. A failure to seek early review of the patent favors denial and outweighs the above-discussed considerations.” slip op. at 2

  • Other 314aInstitution denied discretionary otherInstitution denied

    “Although certain arguments are highlighted above, the determination to exercise discretion to deny institution is based on a holistic assessment of all of the evidence and arguments presented. Accordingly, the Petitions are denied under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a). In consideration of the foregoing, it is: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s request for discretionary denial is granted; and FURTHER ORDERED that the Petitions are denied, and no trial is instituted.” slip op. at 3

  Discretionary denial
  Patents in suitUS 7,489,914

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