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  • PTAB · May 21, 2025 · IPR2024-00956 · APJ Brian P Murphy · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed claims 1–12, entering judgment against Patent Owner on those claims.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “§ 1.321(a) disclaiming all of the claims at issue in this proceeding, namely, claims 1–12 of the ’574 Patent. Ex. 2002; see also Paper 14, 2 (citing 37 C.F.R. § 1.321(a)). On May 16, 2025, Patent Owner filed a Request For Adverse Judgment stating that Patent Owner “requests judgment against itself under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2), with respect to claims 1-12” of the ’574 patent. Paper 14, 2. Such a “disclaimer is binding upon the grantee and its successors or assigns.” 37 C.F.R. § 1.321(a). Pursuant to 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”). For the reasons given above, we grant Patent Owner’s Request for Adverse Judgment pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). ORDER In consideration of the foregoing, it is hereby: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s Request for Adverse Judgment pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2) is granted; and FURTHER ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1–12 of the ’574 patent.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 8,355,574
  • PTAB · Jan 2, 2024 · IPR2023-00856 · APJ John R Kenny · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–20 after it requested to abandon the contest, and terminated the three related IPR proceedings.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Thus, we grant Patent Owner’s Request. ORDER Accordingly, it is ORDERED that judgment is entered under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4) against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1–20 of U.S. Patent No. 11,026,232 B2; and slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 11,026,232
  • PTAB · Jan 2, 2024 · IPR2023-00844 · APJ John R Kenny · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Dali Wireless on claims 1–20 after it requested to abandon the contest, and terminated the three related IPR proceedings.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Thus, we grant Patent Owner’s Request. slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 11,026,232
  • PTAB · Jan 2, 2024 · IPR2022-01242 · APJ John R Kenny · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–20 after it requested to abandon the contest, and terminated the related IPR proceedings.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Thus, we grant Patent Owner’s Request. ORDER Accordingly, it is ORDERED that judgment is entered under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4) against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1–20 of U.S. Patent No. 11,026,232 B2; and slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 11,026,232
  • PTAB · Jan 9, 2023 · IPR2022-00542 · APJ Hyun J Jung · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Ginegar on claims 1–16 of the ’865 patent after its request and disclaimer; those claims are cancelled.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Having reviewed Patent Owner’s requests and the cited decisions and exhibit, we determine that entry of judgment against the Patent Owner with respect to claims 1 and 2 of the ’521 patent and claims 1–16 of the ’865 patent is appropriate. ORDER Accordingly, it is: ORDERED that judgment is entered under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1 and 2 of U.S. Patent No. 9,367,521 B2 and claims 1–16 of U.S. Patent No. 9,760,865 B2; FURTHER ORDERED that claims 1 and 2 of U.S. Patent No. 9,367,521 B2 and claims 1–16 of U.S. Patent No. 9,760,865 B2 are cancelled; and FURTHER ORDERED that this Order constitutes a final written decision under 35 U.S.C. § 318(a) for each of the captioned proceedings.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 9,760,865
  • PTAB · Jan 9, 2023 · IPR2022-00541 · APJ Hyun J Jung · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner and cancelled claims 1–2 of the ’521 patent and claims 1–16 of the ’865 patent.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Having reviewed Patent Owner’s requests and the cited decisions and exhibit, we determine that entry of judgment against the Patent Owner with respect to claims 1 and 2 of the ’521 patent and claims 1–16 of the ’865 patent is appropriate.” slip op. at 2

    None
    Patents in suitUS 9,367,521
  • PTAB · Jan 19, 2022 · IPR2021-00416 · APJ Steven M Amundson · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner after it requested judgment following cancellation of claims 1–20 in a reissue application, and terminated the proceeding.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “The Board’s rules provide that “[a] party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). Because Patent Owner requests adverse judgment and Petitioner does not oppose, the entry of judgment adverse to Patent Owner is appropriate.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 10,079,737
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    PTAB · Jan 10, 2022 · IPR2021-00811 · APJ Joni Y Chang · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Pucs, Inc. on claims 1–7 after the patent owner disclaimed all claims remaining in the instituted trial.

    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 disclaims claim 1−7 of the 619 patent, which are all claims for which trial was instituted such that there are no remaining claims in the trial. Ex. 2005, 1. In its Request for Judgment, Patent Owner requests adverse judgment against itself with respect to the claims of the ’619 patent. Paper 18, 1.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 10,728,619
  • PTAB · Apr 4, 2016 · IPR2015-01469 · APJ Karl D Easthom · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Gold Charm Limited and ordered claims 1 and 5 cancelled after Patent Owner abandoned the contest.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “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 to abandon the contest, which would be construed as a request for adverse judgment even apart from Patent Owner’s explicit request for adverse judgment. Id. § 42.73(b)(4). Under these circumstances, entry of judgment adverse to the Patent Owner and cancellation of claims 1 and 5 of the ʼ163 patent are appropriate. Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment is granted.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 5,870,163
  • PTAB · Nov 25, 2015 · CBM2014-00155 · APJ Karl D Easthom · CBM · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–16 after Patent Owner disclaimed all claims in the trial.

    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.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). Here, Patent Owner has disclaimed, under 37 C.F.R. § 1.321, claims 1–16, all claims involved in this trial. Paper 28. The statutory disclaimer constitutes a request for entry of adverse judgment.1 III. CONCLUSION Entry of judgment against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1–16 of the ’245 patent is appropriate.” slip op. at 2

    • PTAB / AIA Trials › Other PTAB motions (exclude, strike, seal, additional discovery, rehearing)Denied

      “1 During a telephone conference on November 17, 2015, which included counsel for both parties and the panel, counsel for Petitioner stated he did not object to the request for adverse judgment, but requested that the panel issue with this judgment findings of fact and legal determinations arising from papers of record. Petitioner expressed a concern over a potential for duplicated efforts in ongoing reissue proceedings involving the ’245 patent. We exercise our discretion and decline the request to supplement the record. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(d) (3) (i) (precluding Patent Owner from obtaining claims that are not “patentably distinct from a finally refused or canceled claim”).” slip op. at 3

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    Patents in suitUS 8,489,245
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