- Ipr2026-00011Institution deniedPTAB · Feb 10, 2026 · IPR2026-00011 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review
Institution of IPR2026-00011 was denied after review of discretionary considerations.
RulingsDirector review decision- Other 314aInstitution denied discretionary otherInstitution denied
“NOTICE Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), after review of discretionary considerations, institution of inter partes review is denied in the following proceeding: IPR2026-00011” slip op. at 1
Discretionary denialPatents in suitUS 11,841,803 - Ipr2025-01202Institution deniedPTAB · Nov 20, 2025 · IPR2025-01202 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review
The Director denied institution of inter partes review in IPR2025-01202 after reviewing discretionary considerations.
RulingsDirector review decision- Other 314aInstitution denied discretionary otherInstitution denied
“Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), after review of discretionary considerations, institution of inter partes review is denied2 in the following proceedings:” slip op. at 1
- Director reviewDirector review, deniedDenied
“Before COKE MORGAN STEWART,1 Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.” slip op. at 1
Discretionary denialPatents in suitUS 9,135,456 - Ipr2025-01200Institution deniedPTAB · Nov 20, 2025 · IPR2025-01200 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review
The Director denied institution of inter partes review in IPR2025-01200 after reviewing discretionary considerations.
RulingsDirector review decision- Director reviewDirector review, deniedDenied
“Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), after review of discretionary considerations, institution of inter partes review is denied2 in the following proceedings:” slip op. at 1
- Other 314aInstitution denied discretionary otherInstitution denied
“Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), after review of discretionary considerations, institution of inter partes review is denied2 in the following proceedings:” slip op. at 1
Discretionary denialPatents in suitUS 8,271,802 - Ipr2025-01201Institution deniedPTAB · Nov 20, 2025 · IPR2025-01201 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review
The Director denied institution of inter partes review in IPR2025-01201 after reviewing discretionary considerations.
RulingsDirector review decision- Director reviewDirector review, deniedDenied
“Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), after review of discretionary considerations, institution of inter partes review is denied2 in the following proceedings:” slip op. at 1
- Other 314aInstitution denied discretionary otherInstitution denied
“Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), after review of discretionary considerations, institution of inter partes review is denied2 in the following proceedings:” slip op. at 1
Discretionary denialPatents in suitUS 8,904,194 - Intel Corp. / Dell Inc. et al. v. General Video, LLCInstitution deniedPTAB · Oct 17, 2025 · IPR2025-01039 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review
The Director granted Patent Owner’s discretionary-denial request and denied the petitions under § 314(a), instituting no trial based on a holistic assessment emphasizing settled expectations.
RulingsDirector review decision- Settled expectationsInstitution denied settled expectationsInstitution denied
“particular, the challenged patents have been in force for approximately seven, ten, and seventeen years, creating strong settled expectations for Patent Owner, and Petitioner does not provide any 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); Intel Corp. v. Proxense LLC, IPR2025-00327, Paper 12, 2–3 (Director June 26, 2025). Additionally, Dell appears to have been notified of the challenged patents in 2016, 2017, and 2021. See, e.g., DD Req. 46–47; DD Reply 1–3. Accordingly, in the absence of sufficient explanation by Petitioner, Patent Owner’s strong settled expectations tip the balance in favor of 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 Petitions are denied under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a).” slip op. at 3
Discretionary denialPatents in suitUS 7,359,437 - Intel Corp. / Dell Inc. et al. v. General Video, LLCInstitution deniedPTAB · Oct 17, 2025 · IPR2025-01038 · 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 based on the holistic record and strong settled expectations.
RulingsDirector review decision- Settled expectationsGranted
“Other considerations, however, favor discretionary denial. In particular, the challenged patents have been in force for approximately seven, ten, and seventeen years, creating strong settled expectations for Patent Owner, and Petitioner does not provide any 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); Intel Corp. v. Proxense LLC, IPR2025-00327, Paper 12, 2–3 (Director June 26, 2025). Additionally, Dell appears to have been notified of the challenged patents in 2016, 2017, and 2021. See, e.g., DD Req. 46–47; DD Reply 1–3. Accordingly, in the absence of sufficient explanation by Petitioner, Patent Owner’s strong settled expectations tip the balance in favor of discretionary denial.” slip op. at 3
- Other 314aInstitution denied settled expectationsInstitution denied discretionary otherInstitution denied
“particular, the challenged patents have been in force for approximately seven, ten, and seventeen years, creating strong settled expectations for Patent Owner, and Petitioner does not provide any 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); Intel Corp. v. Proxense LLC, IPR2025-00327, Paper 12, 2–3 (Director June 26, 2025). Additionally, Dell appears to have been notified of the challenged patents in 2016, 2017, and 2021. See, e.g., DD Req. 46–47; DD Reply 1–3. Accordingly, in the absence of sufficient explanation by Petitioner, Patent Owner’s strong settled expectations tip the balance in favor of 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 Petitions are denied under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a).” slip op. at 3
Discretionary denialPatents in suitUS 7,359,437 - Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Quicker Connections LLCInstitution deniedPTAB · Oct 17, 2025 · IPR2025-01088 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review
The Director granted Patent Owner’s discretionary denial request and denied institution under § 314(a), citing likely district court trial before the projected final written decision 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 in the Board proceeding is December 25, 2026. DD Req. 32. The district court’s scheduled trial date is October 19, 2026, and the time-to-trial statistics suggest trial will begin in November 2026. Id. at 32–33; Ex. 2032. 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, the challenged patent has been in force for more than seventeen years, creating strong settled expectations for Patent Owner. DD Req. 4.” slip op. at 2
- Settled expectationsInstitution denied settled expectationsDenied
“proceeding is December 25, 2026. DD Req. 32. The district court’s scheduled trial date is October 19, 2026, and the time-to-trial statistics suggest trial will begin in November 2026. Id. at 32–33; Ex. 2032. 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, the challenged patent has been in force for more than seventeen years, creating strong settled expectations for Patent Owner. DD Req. 4.” slip op. at 2
- PTAB / AIA Trials › Discretionary denialInstitution 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 Petition is 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; FURTHER ORDERED that the Petition is denied, and no trial is instituted.” slip op. at 3
Discretionary denialPatents in suitUS 7,061,859 - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. v. Longhorn Automotive Group LLCInstitution deniedPTAB · Oct 17, 2025 · IPR2025-01089 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review
The Director granted Patent Owner’s request for discretionary denial and denied institution of IPR on the challenged patent under § 314(a).
RulingsDirector review decision- PTAB / AIA Trials › Discretionary denial › Fintiv (parallel litigation)Institution denied fintivDenied
“The projected final written decision due date in the Board proceeding is December 28, 2026. DD Req. 6. The district court’s scheduled trial date in the earliest parallel proceeding is June 1, 2026, and the time-to-trial statistics suggest trial will begin in September 2026. Ex. 1023. 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, there has been meaningful investment in the district court proceeding. DD Req. 9–10. For example, Patent Owner has provided two sets of infringement contentions, and a Markman hearing is scheduled to occur before the due date for an institution decision. Id.” slip op. at 2
- Settled expectationsInstitution denied settled expectationsDenied
“Furthermore, the challenged patent has been in force for sixteen years 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, IPR2025-00408, Paper 21 at 2–3 (Director June 18, 2025).” slip op. at 2
- Director reviewDirector review, deniedDenied
“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). In consideration of the foregoing, it is: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s request for discretionary denial is granted; and FURTHER ORDERED that the Petitions is denied, and no trial is instituted.” slip op. at 3
Discretionary denialPatents in suitUS 7,513,238 - PTAB · Oct 17, 2025 · IPR2025-01096 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review
The Director granted Patent Owner’s discretionary denial requests and denied the petitions, declining to institute inter partes review under § 314(a).
RulingsDirector review decision- Settled expectationsInstitution denied settled expectationsInstitution denied
“Other considerations, however, favor discretionary denial. For example, the challenged patents have been in force for ten, eight, and ten years, 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, IPR2025-00408, Paper 21 at 2–3 (Director June 18, 2025). Additionally, Patent Owner presents evidence demonstrating Petitioner had knowledge of the challenged patent in IPR2025-01096 as early as 2018. DD Req. 14. Accordingly, in the absence of sufficient explanation by Petitioner, Patent Owner’s strong settled expectations tip the balance in favor of discretionary denial.” slip op. at 2
- Director reviewDirector review, deniedDenied
“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 denialPatents in suitUS 9,031,259 - PTAB · Oct 17, 2025 · IPR2025-01080 · APJ Coke Morgan Stewart · IPR · Director review
The Director granted Patent Owner’s discretionary-denial requests and denied the petitions under § 314(a), declining to institute review based on a holistic assessment, including settled expectations.
RulingsDirector review decision- Settled expectationsInstitution denied settled expectationsInstitution denied
“Other considerations, however, favor discretionary denial. For example, the challenged patents have been in force for ten, eight, and ten years, 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, IPR2025-00408, Paper 21 at 2–3 (Director June 18, 2025). Additionally, Patent Owner presents evidence demonstrating Petitioner had knowledge of the challenged patent in IPR2025-01096 as early as 2018. DD Req. 14. Accordingly, in the absence of sufficient explanation by Petitioner, Patent Owner’s strong settled expectations tip the balance in favor of discretionary denial.” slip op. at 2
- Director reviewDirector review, deniedDenied
“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 denialPatents in suitUS 9,804,819
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