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  • PTAB · Oct 1, 2025 · IPR2025-00097 · APJ Brent M Dougal · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted EcoFactor’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed claims 1–18 and terminated the proceeding.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party before the Board “may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). “Cancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial” constitutes a request for adverse judgment. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). As all claims of the ’394 Patent have been disclaimed, Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment is granted, and the proceeding is terminated.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 11,835,394
  • PTAB · May 29, 2025 · IPR2024-00932 · APJ Mary C Hoffman · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment, terminated the trial, and cancelled claims 1 and 4–20.

    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). We understand Patent Owner’s May 19, 2025 email as a request for judgment against itself. Accordingly, on the record before us, 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. Accordingly, it is: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s May 19, 2025 email request for adverse judgment pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) is granted;” slip op. at 3

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    Patents in suitUS 11,392,818
  • PTAB · Apr 28, 2025 · IPR2024-00775 · APJ David C Mckone · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner and cancelled claims 1–17 after Patent Owner conceded unpatentability.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “Rule 47.73(b)(3) provides that “[a] party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding” and that “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [c]oncession of unpatentability . . . of the contested subject matter.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(3). We grant Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 8,352,730
  • PTAB · Apr 28, 2025 · IPR2024-01333 · APJ David C Mckone · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner and cancelled claims 1–6 and 8–17 after Patent Owner conceded their unpatentability.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “IPR2024-01333 based on the concessions of unpatentability made when Patent Owner authorized entry of the Examiner’s amendment in EPR 90/015,052.” Paper 29, 1. “Patent Owner has conceded the unpatentability of the claims at issue in this proceeding by authorizing entry of the Examiner’s amendment in EPR 90/015,052. As such, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment pursuant to 42.73(b)(3).” Id. “Petitioner Apple agrees to Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment in IPR2024-00232.” Ex. 3004. Rule 47.73(b)(3) provides that “[a] party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding” and that “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [c]oncession of unpatentability . . . of the contested subject matter.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(3). We grant Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2

    • PTAB / AIA Trials › §315(e) estoppelOther

      “Reexamination Control No. 90/015,052 (Paper 27). Paper 29, 1–3. “Patent Owner is also agreeing to follow the estoppel provisions of 42.73(d)(3).” Id. at 3. Petitioner “does not oppose Patent Owner’s request to lift the stay in EPR 90/015,052,” but requests that we “include in [our] judgment a recommendation to the Examiner in EPR 90/015,052 to consider whether the Patent Owner should be estopped under 37 C.F.R. 42.73(d)(3)(i) from ‘taking action inconsistent with the adverse judgment, including obtaining in or canceled claim.” Ex. 3004. We hereby lift the stay in Reexamination Control No. 90/015,052. We also recommend that the Reexamination Examiner consider whether estoppel under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(d)(3)(i) should preclude Patent Owner from taking action inconsistent with this adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 8,352,730
  • PTAB · Apr 28, 2025 · IPR2024-00232 · APJ David C Mckone · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner, cancelled claims 1–6 and 8–17, and lifted the stay of the concurrent reexamination after Patent Owner conceded unpatentability.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “IPR2024-01333 based on the concessions of unpatentability made when Patent Owner authorized entry of the Examiner’s amendment in EPR 90/015,052.” Paper 29, 1. “Patent Owner has conceded the unpatentability of the claims at issue in this proceeding by authorizing entry of the Examiner’s amendment in EPR 90/015,052. As such, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment pursuant to 42.73(b)(3).” Id. “Petitioner Apple agrees to Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment in IPR2024-00232.” Ex. 3004. Rule 47.73(b)(3) provides that “[a] party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding” and that “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [c]oncession of unpatentability . . . of the contested subject matter.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(3). We grant Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2

    • PTAB / AIA Trials › §315(e) estoppelOther

      “Reexamination Control No. 90/015,052 (Paper 27). Paper 29, 1–3. “Patent Owner is also agreeing to follow the estoppel provisions of 42.73(d)(3).” Id. at 3. Petitioner “does not oppose Patent Owner’s request to lift the stay in EPR 90/015,052,” but requests that we “include in [our] judgment a recommendation to the Examiner in EPR 90/015,052 to consider whether the Patent Owner should be estopped under 37 C.F.R. 42.73(d)(3)(i) from ‘taking action inconsistent with the adverse judgment, including obtaining in or canceled claim.” Ex. 3004. We hereby lift the stay in Reexamination Control No. 90/015,052. We also recommend that the Reexamination Examiner consider whether estoppel under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(d)(3)(i) should preclude Patent Owner from taking action inconsistent with this adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 8,352,730
  • PTAB · Dec 3, 2024 · IPR2023-01387 · APJ Mahshid D Saadat · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed all challenged claims 1–16 and 19.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “II. Discussion Per 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b), a party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Also, actions which are construed to be a request for adverse judgement include “[c]ancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial.” Id. at § 42.73(b)(2). With the filing by Patent Owner of a statutory disclaimer of all challenged claims 1–16 and 19 in this proceeding, there are no remaining claims in this trial.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 8,204,737
  • PTAB · Dec 3, 2024 · IPR2023-01386 · APJ Jameson Lee · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed all challenged claims 1–12 and did not respond to the show-cause order.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “at any time during a proceeding. Also, actions which are construed to be a request for adverse judgement include “[c]ancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial.” Id. at § 42.73(b)(2). With the filing by Patent Owner of a statutory disclaimer of all challenged claims 1–12 in this proceeding, there are no remaining claims in this trial. Because Patent Owner did not respond to the Show Cause Order, we construe Patent Owner’s statutory disclaimer of all challenged claims 1–12 as a request for entry of adverse judgment against Patent Owner. The request is granted.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 6,904,405
  • PTAB · Nov 12, 2024 · IPR2024-01328 · APJ Kevin F Turner · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed all challenged claims in IPR2024-01328.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Here, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment in each proceeding because no claims remain in the trial after Patent Owner’s disclaimer of all the claims at issue in this proceedings. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). We grant Patent Owner’s requests and enter judgment against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) in both proceedings.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 9,298,905
  • PTAB · Nov 12, 2024 · IPR2024-00776 · APJ Kevin F Turner · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed claims 1, 3-7, 9, 10, and 12-18.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Here, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment in each proceeding because no claims remain in the trial after Patent Owner’s disclaimer of all the claims at issue in this proceedings. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). We grant Patent Owner’s requests and enter judgment against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) in both proceedings.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 9,298,905
  • PTAB · Nov 1, 2024 · IPR2024-01335 · APJ Kevin F Turner · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after disclaimer of claims 1–7 and 9–18 of the ’905 patent.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Here, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment because no claims remain in the trial after Patent Owner’s disclaimer of all the claims at issue in this proceedings. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). We grant Patent Owner’s request and enter judgment against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) in this proceeding. ORDER Accordingly, it is: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment is granted, and judgment is entered against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) with respect to claims 1–7 and 9–18 of U.S. Patent No. 9,298,905 B1.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 9,298,905
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