- PTAB · Oct 15, 2025 · PGR2025-00002 · APJ Frederick C Laney · PGR · Adverse judgment
After Patent Owner disclaimed claims 1–78, the Board granted its motion for adverse judgment and terminated the post-grant review.
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“Under our rules, “[a] party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding,” which includes “[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). See Arthrex, Inc. v. Smith & Nephew, Inc., 880 F.3d 1345, 1350 (Fed. Cir. 2018) (“there is no claim remaining for trial . . . when, as here, all of the challenged claims have been cancelled”). Thus, actions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include cancellation of patent claims such that a party has no remaining claim in the trial. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). Because Patent Owner has disclaimed all challenged claims such that no claims remain in the trial, we grant Patent Owner’s Motion to Terminate by Adverse Judgment.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 12,134,952 - Snap Inc. v. Playvuu, Inc.Adverse judgmentPTAB · Feb 29, 2024 · IPR2023-00848 · APJ Barbara A Parvis · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment and entered judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–11 after abandonment.
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“Judgment (Paper 14, “Request for Adverse Judgment”), which states “[p]ursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4) Patent Owner makes this request for the Board to enter adverse judgment against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1-11” of the ’911 patent. Id. at 1. Patent Owner further states “Patent Owner makes this request because Patent Owner is not filing a Patent Owner Response and is abandoning this proceeding.” Id. Upon review of Patent Owner’s unopposed Request for Adverse Judgment, we grant the request for adverse judgment pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4).” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 10,931,911 - PTAB · Mar 4, 2022 · IPR2020-01640 · APJ Jason W Melvin · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment and terminated review of challenged claims 2 and 3 after Patent Owner disclaimed them.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Owner indicates that it disclaimed all interest in the challenged claims. Response 1 (citing Ex. 2002 (Disclaimer under 37 C.F.R. § 1.321(a) of claims 2 and 3)). Patent Owner requests adverse judgment. Id.; see 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Because Patent Owner satisfies the regulatory standard, we grant Patent Owner’s request. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that, pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b), inter partes review of claims 2 and 3 of the ’156 patent is terminated.2” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 7,389,156 - Precision Power, LLC v. Powertec Solutions International, LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Nov 29, 2021 · PGR2021-00043 · APJ Terrence W Mcmillin · PGR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner after it abandoned the contest; claims 1–7 were canceled and the proceeding terminated.
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). Moreover, certain actions taken by a party, such as “[a]bandonment of the contest,” can be construed as a request for adverse judgment against that party. Id. § 42.73(b)(4). 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. It is: ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered against Patent Owner; FURTHER ORDERED that claims 1–7 of U.S. Patent No. 10,637,264” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 10,637,264 - Askeladden L.L.C. v. Finnavations, LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Jul 18, 2017 · IPR2016-01906 · APJ Meredith C Petravick · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner for all claims of the ’720 patent after Patent Owner disclaimed them.
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“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, all of the claims of the ’720 patent (Ex. 2001), and explicitly requests that the Board enter adverse judgment against it (Paper 15). On July 17, 2017, Petitioner sent an email to the Board indicating that it did not oppose entry of adverse judgement. Having reviewed the Disclaimer and Request, we determine that entry of judgment against Patent Owner with respect to all of the claims of the ’720 patent is appropriate. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) against Patent Owner with respect to all of the claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,132,720 B2;” slip op. at 1
NonePatents in suitUS 8,132,720 - PTAB · Sep 24, 2014 · IPR2014-00190 · APJ James A Tartal · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted the Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment and entered judgment against it on claims 3–8 and 10.
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“for Abandonment of the Contest Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4) (“Req. for Adverse Judgment”). Paper 19. Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b), a party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Actions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include abandonment of the contest. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4). Patent Owner acknowledged that, in accordance with its request, all challenged claims (claims 3–8 and 10) of the ’425 patent will be cancelled. Req. for Adverse Judgment 2. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that Patent Owner’s Request for Adverse Judgment for Abandonment of the Contest Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4) with respect to claims 3–8 and 10 of U.S. Patent No. 8,281,425 B2 patent is GRANTED; and, ORDERED that judgment is entered herein against Patent Owner with respect to claims 3–8 and 10 of U.S. Patent No. 8,281,425 B2.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,281,425 - PTAB · Sep 24, 2014 · IPR2014-00187 · APJ James A Tartal · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment and entered judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1, 2, and 9.
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“for Abandonment of the Contest Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4) (“Req. for Adverse Judgment”). Paper 20. Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b), a party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Actions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include abandonment of the contest. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4). Patent Owner acknowledged that, in accordance with its request, all challenged claims (claims 1, 2, and 9) of the ’425 patent will be cancelled. Req. for Adverse Judgment 2.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,281,425
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