- Shenzen Chic Electrics Co., Ltd. v. Pilot, Inc.Adverse judgmentPTAB · Jul 1, 2024 · IPR2023-00810 · APJ Jeffrey W Abraham · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–30 after it disclaimed the entire term of the patent.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“The Board construes the disclaimer of a patent as a request for adverse judgment. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(1) (“Actions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [d]isclaimer of the involved . . . patent.”). In this case, the Board instituted trial on claims 1–30 of the ’971 patent, and Patent Owner subsequently filed a disclaimer of the entire term of the ’971 Patent. Ex. 2002. Accordingly, we construe Patent Owner’s disclaimer as a request for adverse judgment, and we grant that request.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 11,376,971 - China Chengda Engineering Co., Ltd. v. Doriamo Ltd.Adverse judgmentPTAB · Nov 20, 2023 · IPR2023-00365 · APJ Jeffrey W Abraham · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Doriamo Ltd. for claims 1–10 after it did not oppose judgment and abandoned the contest.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“II. DISCUSSION “A party may request [adverse] judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). “Actions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [a]bandonment of the contest.” Id. Based on Patent Owner’s failure to file substantive papers in this proceeding and its statement that it does not oppose entry of adverse judgment, we determine that entry of judgment against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1–10 of the ’852 patent is appropriate.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,591,852 - Stmicroelectronics, Inc. v. The Trustees Of Purdue UniversityAdverse judgmentPTAB · Sep 29, 2022 · IPR2022-00309 · APJ Jo-Anne M Kokoski · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after disclaimer of all claims, entering judgment against claims 1, 6, 7, and 10-12 and terminating the proceeding.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Rule 42.73(b) permits a party to “request adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). In addition, “[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.” Id. § 42.73(b)(2). Because Patent Owner disclaimed all claims in the ’112 patent, there are no challenged claims remaining in the proceeding, and we grant Patent Owner’s Request for Adverse Judgment.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,035,112 - Trienda Holdings, L.L.C. v. Desgagné, Brown Et Associés Inc.Adverse judgmentPTAB · May 20, 2022 · IPR2021-01295 · APJ James J Mayberry · IPR · Adverse judgment
Adverse judgment was entered against the Patent Owner on claims 1–15 after it abandoned the contest; the Board did not decide the merits.
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) (2021). Moreover, pursuant to our rules, “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [a]bandonment of the contest.” Id. § 42.73(b)(4). We consider Patent Owner’s statement that it will not further participate in this proceeding to constitute an abandonment of the contest, and, therefore, a request for judgment against it, which we grant. Also, “[a] patent applicant or owner is precluded from taking action inconsistent with the adverse judgment, including obtaining in any patent: (i) A claim that is not patentably distinct from a finally refused or canceled claim.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(d)(3). 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.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 10,570,276 - Polygroup Services N.A., Inc. v. Willis Electric Co., Ltd.Adverse judgmentPTAB · Dec 17, 2021 · IPR2021-00489 · APJ Jeffrey W Abraham · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s unopposed request for adverse judgment and terminated the IPR.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“II. DISCUSSION Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b), “[a] party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding.” As permitted by this Rule, Patent Owner has explicitly asked the Board to enter adverse judgment against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Paper 11, 1. Having reviewed Patent Owner’s unopposed request for adverse judgment, we determine that entry of judgment against Patent Owner is appropriate. Thus, we grant the request for adverse judgment pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). III. ORDER Accordingly, it is ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered against Patent Owner and this inter partes review is terminated pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b).” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 9,671,097 - LG Display Co., Ltd v. Innovative Display Technologies LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Jun 10, 2015 · IPR2014-01357 · APJ Thomas L Giannetti · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner at its request and cancelled claims 1–4, 16, and 26.
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 has requested cancellation of each claim for which inter partes review has been instituted, and thus Patent Owner has no remaining claim in the trial. Id. § 42.73(b)(2). Under these circumstances, the entry of judgment adverse to the Patent Owner and cancellation of the claims as requested is appropriate. CONCLUSION AND ORDER Patent Owner’s request for entry of adverse judgment is granted. It is, therefore, ORDERED that adverse judgment against the Patent Owner is entered under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b);” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 6,755,547 - Symantec Corporation v. Rpost Communications LimitedAdverse judgmentPTAB · Nov 7, 2014 · IPR2014-00357 · APJ Thomas L Giannetti · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner after it cancelled claims 9–20, the only claims instituted for review.
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 has cancelled each claim for which inter partes review has been instituted, and thus Patent Owner has no remaining claim in the trial. Id. § 42.73(b)(2). Under these circumstances, the entry of judgment adverse to the Patent Owner and cancellation of the claims as requested is appropriate.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,468,199 - PTAB · Sep 23, 2014 · IPR2014-01038 · APJ Karl D Easthom · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted the joint motions and terminated IPR2014-00999, IPR2014-01001, IPR2014-01007, and IPR2014-01038 as to both parties without a final written decision.
RulingsAdverse judgment- PTAB / AIA Trials › Other PTAB motions (exclude, strike, seal, additional discovery, rehearing)Granted
“The parties urge the Board to terminate each of these instant proceedings with respect to both Petitioner and Patent Owner. Id. at 2–4. The parties submit that termination is appropriate because each “proceeding is in its infancy.” Id. at 4. Issues raised during the trial have not been briefed fully and the Board has not yet decided the merits of each proceeding. Id. Petitioner indicates that it will no longer participate even if the Board does not terminate the respective proceeding. Id. According to the parties, Congress and federal courts have expressed a strong interest in encouraging settlement in litigation. Id. at 3. In exercising our independent determination, we generally expect that a proceeding will terminate after the filing of a settlement agreement. See, e.g., Office Patent Trial Practice Guide, 77 Fed. Reg. 48,756, 48,768 (Aug. 14, 2012). Upon consideration of the parties’ contentions, we determine that terminating each of the proceedings with respect to both Petitioner and Patent Owner, at this early juncture, promotes efficiency and minimizes unnecessary costs. Based on the facts of these cases, it is appropriate to enter judgment in each case without rendering a final written decision.4 See 35 U.S.C. § 317(a); 37 C.F.R. § 42.72.” slip op. at 3
NonePatents in suitUS 8,635,583
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