- Integrated Dna Technologies, Inc. v. Tecan Genomics, Inc.Adverse judgmentPTAB · Aug 11, 2025 · IPR2024-01502 · APJ James A Worth · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted the joint motion for adverse judgment after Patent Owner disclaimed claims 1–3, 5–11, and 14–17, and terminated the inter partes review.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Section 42.73 provides that “[a] party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Actions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include: (2) Cancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). We agree that adverse judgment and termination are appropriate in view of the disclaimer because no challenged claim remains.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 9,546,399 - Maxmind, Inc. v. Fraud Control Systems.Com CorporationAdverse judgmentPTAB · Dec 17, 2015 · CBM2015-00094 · APJ James A Worth · CBM · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against the Patent Owner and cancelled claims 1–30 after the Patent Owner requested cancellation.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“DISCUSSION A party may request entry of adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Here, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment with cancellation of claims 1–30 of the ’942 patent. Under these circumstances, entry of judgment adverse to the Patent Owner and cancellation of claims 1–30 of the ʼ942 patent are appropriate. CONCLUSION AND ORDER Patent Owner’s Request to Abandon Contest is granted. It is, therefore, ORDERED that adverse judgment against the Patent Owner is entered under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b); FURTHER ORDERED that this constitutes a final written decision under 35 U.S.C. § 318(a); and FURTHER ORDERED that claims 1–30 of U.S. Patent No. 8,630,942 B2 be CANCELLED.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,630,942
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