- Luxottica Of America, Inc. v. E-Vision Smart Optics, Inc.Adverse judgmentPTAB · Jun 29, 2026 · IPR2025-01512 · APJ Arthur M Peslak · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment, cancelled claims 1–27, and terminated the proceeding.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“A party may request entry of adverse judgment against itself at any time during an inter partes review proceeding. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Under these circumstances, entry of judgment adverse to the Patent Owner is appropriate as to claims 1–27 of the ’612 patent. Consequently, we grant Patent Owner's request for adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2
- PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)InstitutedInstituted
NonePatents in suitUS 11,971,612 - PTAB · May 13, 2026 · IPR2025-01082 · APJ David C Mckone · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed the entire patent term, entering judgment against claims 1–10.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“A party may request entry of adverse judgment against itself at any time during an inter partes review proceeding. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). In addition, “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include: (1) Disclaimer of the involved application or patent; [and] (2) Cancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial.” Id. Because Patent Owner has explicitly requested adverse judgment against itself pursuant to Rule 42.73(b), and has disclaimed the entire term of the ’181 patent, Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment is granted.” slip op. at 3
NonePatents in suitUS 6,888,181 - Askeladden, L.L.C. v. Jabaa, L.L.C.Adverse judgmentPTAB · Mar 21, 2025 · IPR2024-00916 · APJ Hyun J Jung · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner based on abandonment of the contest and cancelled claims 1–24 of the ’637 patent.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“judgment include . . . [a]bandonment of the contest.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4). Patent Owner’s failure to file mandatory notices, a preliminary response, a response to the Petition, and a response to the Order to Show Cause and failure to take any other substantive action are consistent with abandonment of the contest. Under these circumstances, the entry of judgment adverse to the Patent Owner and cancellation of the challenged claims are appropriate.” slip op. at 3
NonePatents in suitUS 7,480,637 - Askeladden, L.L.C. v. Jabaa, L.L.C.Adverse judgmentPTAB · Mar 21, 2025 · IPR2024-00915 · APJ Hyun J Jung · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Jabaa, L.L.C. after abandonment of the contest and cancelled claims 1–24 of the ’637 patent.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“judgment include . . . [a]bandonment of the contest.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4). Patent Owner’s failure to file mandatory notices, a preliminary response, a response to the Petition, and a response to the Order to Show Cause and failure to take any other substantive action are consistent with abandonment of the contest. Under these circumstances, the entry of judgment adverse to the Patent Owner and cancellation of the challenged claims are appropriate.” slip op. at 3
NonePatents in suitUS 7,480,637 - Microsoft Corporation / HP Inc. et al. v. Litl LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Oct 10, 2024 · IPR2024-00456 · APJ Garth D Baer · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed claims 1–9, 15–22, and 24–27.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Rule 42.73(b) permits a party to “request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding,” and states that “disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial” will be construed as a request for adverse judgment. Under these circumstances, we grant Patent Owner’s motion for adverse judgment. ORDER It is: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s Motion for adverse judgment (Paper 28) is GRANTED, and FURTHER ORDERED that judgment is entered against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1–9, 15–22, and 24–27 of the ’888 patent.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,612,888 - HP Inc. / Dell Technologies Inc. et al. v. Litl LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Oct 1, 2024 · IPR2024-00404 · APJ Garth D Baer · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed all challenged claims: 1, 3, 4, 7-10, 13, 14, 16-18, and 22.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Rule 42.73(b) permits a party to “request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding,” and states that “disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial” will be construed as a request for adverse judgment. Under these circumstances, we grant Patent Owner’s motion for adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,624,844 - PTAB · May 21, 2024 · IPR2024-00222 · APJ Garth D Baer · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–3, 6–23, and 25–33 based on abandonment of the contest.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Petition (Paper 2), requesting an inter partes review of claims 1–3, 6–23, and 25–33 of U.S. Patent No. 9,643,506 (Ex. 1001, “the ’506 patent”). Shenzhen Carku Technology Co. (“Patent Owner”) did not file mandatory notices despite its obligation to do so under our rules. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.8(b). In addition, the Board emailed the attorney of record listed on the ’506 patent as well as the attorney listed in the Petition’s certificate of service, but has not received any response. See Ex. 1003. Pursuant to our rules, “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [a]bandonment of the contest.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4). Patent Owner’s failure to file mandatory notices and its failure to respond to the Board’s email is consistent with abandonment of the contest. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered against Patent Owner as to claims 1–3, 6–23, and 25–33 of the ’506 patent; and” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 9,643,506 - Western Digital Technologies, Inc. v. Shamrock Innovations, LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Apr 17, 2024 · IPR2023-00754 · APJ Garth D Baer · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner as to claim 7 after Patent Owner abandoned the contest, and terminated the proceeding.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“(Paper 2, “Pet.”), requesting an inter partes review of claim 7 of U.S. Patent No. 8,060,675 B2 (Ex. 1001, “the ’675 patent”). After Shamrock Innovations, LLC (“Patent Owner”) filed a Waiver of Preliminary Response, we instituted inter partes review of claim 7. Paper 8. On January 9, 2024, Patent Owner notified the Board that it “has elected not the contest the IPR” because the patent at issue “expired August 6, 2018” and “given the limited amount of money at stake” in this case. Ex. 3001. Petitioner requests that we enter adverse judgment against Patent Owner under 37 CFR § 42.73(b) and terminate this proceeding. Ex. 3002. We construe Patent Owner’s abandonment of the contest as a request for adverse judgment. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4). Accordingly, it is ORDERED that adverse judgement is entered against Patent Owner as” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,060,675 - PTAB · Mar 21, 2024 · IPR2024-00288 · APJ Thu A Dang · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed claims 1–25 before institution, leaving no claim for consideration.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Our Rules provide that “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include: . . . [c]ancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). Patent Therefore, pursuant to our Rules, we construe this disclaimer as a request for adverse judgment, which we grant. II. ORDER Accordingly, it is ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2).” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,506,649 - Dell Inc. / Dell Technologies Inc. v. Softex LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Mar 19, 2024 · IPR2024-00564 · APJ Thu A Dang · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed claims 1–25 before institution, leaving no claim for consideration.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Our Rules provide that “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include: . . . [c]ancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the Owner’s disclaimer of claims 1–25 leaves no claim remaining in the trial. Therefore, pursuant to our Rules, we construe this disclaimer as a request for adverse judgment, which we grant.” slip op. at 2
- PTAB / AIA Trials › Joinder §315(c) / SAS all-or-nothingNot reached
“Petition requesting an inter partes review of claims 1–25 (“the challenged claims”) of U.S. Patent No. 8,506,649 B2 (Ex. 1001, “the ’649 patent). Paper 2 (“Petition”). Along with the Petition, Petitioner filed a Motion for Joinder to inter partes review IPR2023-01185. Paper 3 (“Motion”).” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,506,649
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