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  • PTAB · Apr 28, 2025 · IPR2024-00775 · APJ David C Mckone · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner and cancelled claims 1–17 after Patent Owner conceded unpatentability.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “Rule 47.73(b)(3) provides that “[a] party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding” and that “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [c]oncession of unpatentability . . . of the contested subject matter.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(3). We grant Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 8,352,730
  • PTAB · Apr 28, 2025 · IPR2024-01333 · APJ David C Mckone · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner and cancelled claims 1–6 and 8–17 after Patent Owner conceded their unpatentability.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “IPR2024-01333 based on the concessions of unpatentability made when Patent Owner authorized entry of the Examiner’s amendment in EPR 90/015,052.” Paper 29, 1. “Patent Owner has conceded the unpatentability of the claims at issue in this proceeding by authorizing entry of the Examiner’s amendment in EPR 90/015,052. As such, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment pursuant to 42.73(b)(3).” Id. “Petitioner Apple agrees to Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment in IPR2024-00232.” Ex. 3004. Rule 47.73(b)(3) provides that “[a] party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding” and that “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [c]oncession of unpatentability . . . of the contested subject matter.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(3). We grant Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2

    • PTAB / AIA Trials › §315(e) estoppelOther

      “Reexamination Control No. 90/015,052 (Paper 27). Paper 29, 1–3. “Patent Owner is also agreeing to follow the estoppel provisions of 42.73(d)(3).” Id. at 3. Petitioner “does not oppose Patent Owner’s request to lift the stay in EPR 90/015,052,” but requests that we “include in [our] judgment a recommendation to the Examiner in EPR 90/015,052 to consider whether the Patent Owner should be estopped under 37 C.F.R. 42.73(d)(3)(i) from ‘taking action inconsistent with the adverse judgment, including obtaining in or canceled claim.” Ex. 3004. We hereby lift the stay in Reexamination Control No. 90/015,052. We also recommend that the Reexamination Examiner consider whether estoppel under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(d)(3)(i) should preclude Patent Owner from taking action inconsistent with this adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 8,352,730
  • PTAB · Apr 28, 2025 · IPR2024-00232 · APJ David C Mckone · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner, cancelled claims 1–6 and 8–17, and lifted the stay of the concurrent reexamination after Patent Owner conceded unpatentability.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “IPR2024-01333 based on the concessions of unpatentability made when Patent Owner authorized entry of the Examiner’s amendment in EPR 90/015,052.” Paper 29, 1. “Patent Owner has conceded the unpatentability of the claims at issue in this proceeding by authorizing entry of the Examiner’s amendment in EPR 90/015,052. As such, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment pursuant to 42.73(b)(3).” Id. “Petitioner Apple agrees to Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment in IPR2024-00232.” Ex. 3004. Rule 47.73(b)(3) provides that “[a] party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding” and that “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [c]oncession of unpatentability . . . of the contested subject matter.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(3). We grant Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2

    • PTAB / AIA Trials › §315(e) estoppelOther

      “Reexamination Control No. 90/015,052 (Paper 27). Paper 29, 1–3. “Patent Owner is also agreeing to follow the estoppel provisions of 42.73(d)(3).” Id. at 3. Petitioner “does not oppose Patent Owner’s request to lift the stay in EPR 90/015,052,” but requests that we “include in [our] judgment a recommendation to the Examiner in EPR 90/015,052 to consider whether the Patent Owner should be estopped under 37 C.F.R. 42.73(d)(3)(i) from ‘taking action inconsistent with the adverse judgment, including obtaining in or canceled claim.” Ex. 3004. We hereby lift the stay in Reexamination Control No. 90/015,052. We also recommend that the Reexamination Examiner consider whether estoppel under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(d)(3)(i) should preclude Patent Owner from taking action inconsistent with this adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 8,352,730
  • PTAB · Nov 12, 2024 · IPR2024-01328 · APJ Kevin F Turner · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed all challenged claims in IPR2024-01328.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Here, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment in each proceeding because no claims remain in the trial after Patent Owner’s disclaimer of all the claims at issue in this proceedings. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). We grant Patent Owner’s requests and enter judgment against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) in both proceedings.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 9,298,905
  • PTAB · Nov 12, 2024 · IPR2024-00776 · APJ Kevin F Turner · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed claims 1, 3-7, 9, 10, and 12-18.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Here, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment in each proceeding because no claims remain in the trial after Patent Owner’s disclaimer of all the claims at issue in this proceedings. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). We grant Patent Owner’s requests and enter judgment against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) in both proceedings.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 9,298,905
  • PTAB · Nov 1, 2024 · IPR2024-01335 · APJ Kevin F Turner · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after disclaimer of claims 1–7 and 9–18 of the ’905 patent.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Here, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment because no claims remain in the trial after Patent Owner’s disclaimer of all the claims at issue in this proceedings. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). We grant Patent Owner’s request and enter judgment against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) in this proceeding. ORDER Accordingly, it is: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment is granted, and judgment is entered against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) with respect to claims 1–7 and 9–18 of U.S. Patent No. 9,298,905 B1.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 9,298,905
  • PTAB · Nov 1, 2024 · IPR2024-00234 · APJ Kevin F Turner · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after disclaimer of claims 1–7 and 9–18.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Here, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment because no claims remain in the trial after Patent Owner’s disclaimer of all the claims at issue in this proceedings. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). We grant Patent Owner’s request and enter judgment against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) in this proceeding.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 9,298,905
  • PTAB · Feb 29, 2024 · IPR2023-00848 · APJ Barbara A Parvis · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment and entered judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–11 after abandonment.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “Judgment (Paper 14, “Request for Adverse Judgment”), which states “[p]ursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4) Patent Owner makes this request for the Board to enter adverse judgment against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1-11” of the ’911 patent. Id. at 1. Patent Owner further states “Patent Owner makes this request because Patent Owner is not filing a Patent Owner Response and is abandoning this proceeding.” Id. Upon review of Patent Owner’s unopposed Request for Adverse Judgment, we grant the request for adverse judgment pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4).” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 10,931,911
  • PTAB · Mar 4, 2022 · IPR2020-01640 · APJ Jason W Melvin · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment and terminated review of challenged claims 2 and 3 after Patent Owner disclaimed them.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “Owner indicates that it disclaimed all interest in the challenged claims. Response 1 (citing Ex. 2002 (Disclaimer under 37 C.F.R. § 1.321(a) of claims 2 and 3)). Patent Owner requests adverse judgment. Id.; see 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Because Patent Owner satisfies the regulatory standard, we grant Patent Owner’s request. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that, pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b), inter partes review of claims 2 and 3 of the ’156 patent is terminated.2” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 7,389,156
  • PTAB · Nov 29, 2021 · PGR2021-00043 · APJ Terrence W Mcmillin · PGR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner after it abandoned the contest; claims 1–7 were canceled and the proceeding terminated.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “Our rules provide that “[a] party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Moreover, certain actions taken by a party, such as “[a]bandonment of the contest,” can be construed as a request for adverse judgment against that party. Id. § 42.73(b)(4). Although we instituted a trial, we have not yet decided the merits of this proceeding. Accordingly, we enter adverse judgment against Patent Owner pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) and terminate the trial pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.72. It is: ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered against Patent Owner; FURTHER ORDERED that claims 1–7 of U.S. Patent No. 10,637,264” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 10,637,264
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