- 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 - 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 - 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 - Microsoft Corporation v. Softex` LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Mar 19, 2024 · IPR2023-01185 · APJ Thu A Dang · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed claims 1–25, leaving no claims 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 claims 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
NonePatents in suitUS 8,506,649 - NEC Display Solutions Of America / NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. v. Cascades Projection LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Jan 28, 2016 · IPR2015-01841 · APJ Howard B Blankenship · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1, 17, and 61 after their statutory disclaimer, and terminated the proceeding.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b), a party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Actions construed as a request for entry of 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)). No claim remains to be adjudicated in this proceeding. ORDER Accordingly, it is ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1, 17, and 61 of the ’347 patent; and FURTHER ORDERED that this proceeding is terminated.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 7,688,347 - Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. v. Cascades Projection LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Dec 16, 2015 · IPR2015-01342 · APJ Howard B Blankenship · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1, 17–19, 27, 28, 60, 61, 68, and 71–73 and terminated the proceeding.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b), a party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Actions construed as a request for entry of 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)). No claim remains to be adjudicated in this proceeding. ORDER Accordingly, it is ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1, 17–19, 27, 28, 60, 61, 68, and 71–73 of the ’347 patent; and” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 7,688,347 - Hewlett-Packard Company v. Yyz LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Dec 16, 2015 · CBM2015-00050 · APJ Richard E Rice · CBM · Adverse judgment
The Board granted adverse judgment based on Patent Owner’s abandonment and cancelled claims 51, 52, and 55–57 of U.S. Patent No. 7,603,674 B2.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4), a party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Actions construed to be a request for such an adverse judgment include abandonment of the contest. We find that Patent Owner’s actions and admissions, as set forth in the Motion, constitute abandonment of these CBM Proceedings, and we determine based on such abandonment that Patent Owner has requested adverse judgment under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4) in both proceedings.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 7,603,674 - Hewlett-Packard Company v. Yyz LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Dec 16, 2015 · CBM2015-00049 · APJ Richard E Rice · CBM · Adverse judgment
The Board granted adverse judgment based on Patent Owner’s abandonment and ordered claims 22–23, 27–29 of the ’749 patent and claims 51–52, 55–57 of the ’674 patent cancelled.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4), a party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Actions construed to be a request for such an adverse judgment include abandonment of the contest. We find that Patent Owner’s actions and admissions, as set forth in the Motion, constitute abandonment of these CBM Proceedings, and we determine based on such abandonment that Patent Owner has requested adverse judgment under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4) in both proceedings.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 7,062,749
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