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  • PTAB · Mar 31, 2026 · IPR2025-00216 · APJ John D Hamann · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted the Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after disclaimer of claims 1–20.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “Our Rules provide that “[a] party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding,” and 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). Such is the case here. Thus, we grant Patent Owner’s unopposed Request for Adverse Judgment.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 11,487,138
  • PTAB · Jan 24, 2025 · IPR2024-00276 · APJ Michael J Fitzpatrick · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on all challenged claims, 1–3, 6, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 19, after their disclaimer, and terminated the IPR.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “Request For Adverse Judgment. Paper 21 (“Mot.”). In the Joint Motion, the parties “jointly move to terminate the present inter partes review proceeding in light of the disclaimer filed by Patent Owner disclaiming all challenged claims.” Mot. 1 (citing 37 C.F.R. § 42.73; Ex. 2001). The cited exhibit is a disclaimer, filed October 24, 2024, under 37 C.F.R. § 1.321(a), of claims 1–3, 6, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 19 of the ’194 patent, which constitute all of the claims challenged in the inter partes review. Ex. 2001. In view of the disclaimer, “Patent Owner requests entry of adverse judgment as to [the challenged and now disclaimed] claims.” Mot. 1. We grant the Motion. Accordingly, it is: ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered against Patent Owner as” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 9,415,194
  • PTAB · Jan 24, 2025 · IPR2024-00275 · APJ Michael J Fitzpatrick · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on all challenged, disclaimed claims and terminated the inter partes review.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “C.F.R. § 1.321(a), of claims 9, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22–24, 44, and 46 of the ’597 patent, which constitute all of the claims challenged in the inter partes review. Ex. 2001. In view of the disclaimer, “Patent Owner requests entry of adverse judgment as to [the challenged and now disclaimed] claims.” Mot. 1. We grant the Motion. Accordingly, it is: ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered against Patent Owner as to claims 9, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22–24, 44, and 46 of U.S. Patent No. 9,072,597 B2; and FURTHER ORDERED that the inter partes review is terminated.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 9,072,597
  • PTAB · 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

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    Patents in suitUS 8,612,888
  • PTAB · 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

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    Patents in suitUS 8,624,844
  • PTAB · Aug 28, 2024 · IPR2023-01347 · APJ Sheridan K Snedden · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s unopposed request for adverse judgment and cancelled claim 16 after Patent Owner disclaimed all interest in it.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “DISCUSSION Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b), “[a] party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding.” While the motion for adverse judgment was initiated by Petitioner, Patent Owner does not oppose the motion and the record shows that Patent Owner has disclaimed all interest in claim 161 such that Patent Owner has no remaining claim in the trial, actions that are construed to be a request for adverse judgment. Id.” slip op. at 3

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    Patents in suitUS 10,633,344
  • PTAB · Jul 12, 2023 · IPR2022-01172 · APJ Jon M Jurgovan · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–4, 6, and 9 after it disclaimed those claims.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “proceeding. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). 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.” Id. Patent Owner has disclaimed, under 37 C.F.R. § 1.321(a), claims 1–4, 6, and 9 of the ’397 patent, and explicitly requests that the Board enter adverse judgment against it with respect to claims 1–4, 6, and 9, the only claims at issue in this trial. Ex. 3001. Based on Patent Owner’s communication, and our review of Exhibit 2029, we determine that entry of judgment against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1–4, 6, and 9 of the ’397 patent is appropriate.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 10,564,397
  • PTAB · Jun 30, 2023 · IPR2022-01170 · APJ Norman H Beamer · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–2 and 6–10 after their disclaimer, and vacated all scheduled due dates.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “II. DISCUSSION A party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). 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.” Id. Patent Owner has disclaimed, under 37 C.F.R. § 1.321(a), claims 1–2 and 6–10 of the ’487 patent, and explicitly requests that the Board enter adverse judgment against it with respect to claims 1–2 and 6–10, the only claims at issue in this trial. Ex. 3001. Based on Patent Owner’s communication, and our review of Exhibit 2024, we determine that entry of judgment against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1–2 and 6–10 of the ’487 patent is appropriate.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 10,209,487
  • PTAB · May 11, 2023 · IPR2019-00820 · APJ John D Hamann · IPR · Adverse judgment

    On remand, the Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner as to claim 4 based on its statutory disclaimer and terminated the proceeding.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “We agree with Petitioner and determine that Patent Owner requested adverse judgment against itself by filing a statutory disclaimer for claim 4. Pet. Rem. Open. 2–3. In particular, “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Here, claim 4 was the sole remanded claim. Apple, 2022 WL 4103286, at *8 (remanding only claim 4 for this proceeding).” slip op. at 3

    • RemandOther

      “We agree with Petitioner and determine that Patent Owner requested adverse judgment against itself by filing a statutory disclaimer for claim 4. Pet. Rem. Open. 2–3. In particular, “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Here, claim 4 was the sole remanded claim. Apple, 2022 WL 4103286, at *8 (remanding only claim 4 for this proceeding).” slip op. at 3

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    Patents in suitUS 7,937,581
  • PTAB · Jan 11, 2023 · IPR2022-00774 · APJ Erica A Franklin · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment, canceled claims 1–18, entered judgment against Patent Owner, and terminated the proceeding.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “Adverse Judgment, Paper 10. “A party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R § 42.73(b). In the filing, Patent Owner explains that it submits the request for entry of adverse judgment against itself “pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2) (allowing a party to request an adverse judgment at any time by ‘[c]ancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial’).” Paper 10, 1. Patent Owner has not identified a statutory disclaimer filed under 35 U.S.C. § 253(a) in compliance with 37 C.F.R. § 1.321(a). Accordingly, we understand that Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment is not based upon a disclaimer, but instead a request that we cancel claims 1–18 of the ’795 patent, such that no claims will remain in the proceeding. Additionally, we note that Patent Owner explains that Petitioner does not oppose the request for adverse judgment. Id. In consideration of the foregoing, it is hereby: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s Request for Adverse Judgment against itself under 37 C.F.R § 42.73(b)(2) with respect to IPR2022-00774 (and cancelling claims 1–18 of the ’795 patent) is granted;” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 10,000,795
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