- Amgen, Inc. v. Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyAdverse judgmentPTAB · Oct 1, 2025 · IPR2025-00603 · APJ Grace Karaffa Obermann · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner based on its statutory disclaimer of claims 1–18, then terminated the proceeding.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“In other words, the Smith & Nephew decision makes plain that entry of adverse judgment (as opposed to a denial without adverse judgment) is appropriate in situations where a patentee seeks to regain, through continued prosecution, subject matter that is patentably indistinct from previously surrendered subject matter. Id. That is precisely the situation at hand. Claim 43, pending in the ’822 continuation application, is of the same or broader scope than disclaimed claim 1 of the ’529 patent, as shown in Petitioner’s claim chart:” slip op. at 4
NonePatents in suitUS 11,332,529 - LG Energy Solution, Ltd. v. Molecular Rebar Design, LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Sep 2, 2025 · IPR2025-00355 · APJ Avelyn Ross · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner after it disclaimed claims 1–23, terminated the IPR, and cancelled the scheduled hearing.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Under our rules, a party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding, and we construe a disclaimer of all claims involved in a trial as a request for adverse judgment. 37 C.F.R. §42.73(b). Because Patent Owner has disclaimed all challenged claims, and has requested adverse judgment, we determine that it is appropriate to enter adverse judgment against Patent Owner pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) and to terminate this proceeding. Under these circumstances, we grant Patent Owner’s Motion, and grant Patent Owner’s request that the hearing in this matter, scheduled for September 15, 2025, be cancelled.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 9,636,649 - LG Energy Solution, Ltd. v. Molecular Rebar Design, LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Sep 2, 2025 · IPR2024-01005 · APJ Avelyn Ross · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner, terminated review of claims 1–23, and cancelled the scheduled hearing after Patent Owner disclaimed all challenged claims.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Under our rules, a party may request adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding, and we construe a disclaimer of all claims involved in a trial as a request for adverse judgment. 37 C.F.R. §42.73(b). Because Patent Owner has disclaimed all challenged claims, and has requested adverse judgment, we determine that it is appropriate to enter adverse judgment against Patent Owner pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) and to terminate this proceeding. Under these circumstances, we grant Patent Owner’s Motion, and” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 9,636,649 - 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
NonePatents 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
NonePatents in suitUS 9,072,597 - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation v. Regents Of The University Of Michigan And University Of South FloridaAdverse judgmentPTAB · 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
NonePatents in suitUS 10,633,344 - Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. / Celltrion, Inc. et al. v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Adverse judgmentPTAB · Jul 23, 2024 · IPR2024-00298 · APJ Ryan H Flax · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–30 after it disclaimed every challenged claim, terminating the proceeding.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.72, “[t]he Board may terminate a trial without rendering a final written decision, where appropriate . . . .” Further, 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(1) and (2) together state that, “[a] party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Actions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [d]isclaimer of the involved application or patent [and] [c]ancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial.” Thus, in disclaiming every claim in the ’572 patent, Patent Owner has constructively requested adverse judgement. Ex. 3005.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 11,253,572 - Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. / Celltrion, Inc. et al. v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Adverse judgmentPTAB · Jul 23, 2024 · IPR2024-00260 · APJ Ryan H Flax · IPR · Adverse judgment
Adverse judgment was entered against Patent Owner as to claims 1–30 after it disclaimed all challenged claims, and the proceeding was terminated.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.72, “[t]he Board may terminate a trial without rendering a final written decision, where appropriate . . . .” Further, 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(1) and (2) together state that, “[a] party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Actions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [d]isclaimer of the involved application or patent [and] [c]ancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial.” Thus, in disclaiming every claim in the ’572 patent, Patent Owner has constructively requested adverse judgement. Ex. 3005. We grant Patent Owner’s request. Several exhibits filed in this proceeding were done so under seal as” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 11,253,572 - Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. / Celltrion, Inc. et al. v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Adverse judgmentPTAB · Jul 23, 2024 · IPR2023-00884 · APJ Ryan H Flax · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–30 after their disclaimer and terminated the proceeding.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.72, “[t]he Board may terminate a trial without rendering a final written decision, where appropriate . . . .” Further, 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(1) and (2) together state that, “[a] party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Actions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [d]isclaimer of the involved application or patent [and] [c]ancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial.” Thus, in disclaiming every claim in the ’572 patent, Patent Owner has constructively requested adverse judgement. Ex. 3005. We grant Patent Owner’s request. Several exhibits filed in this proceeding were done so under seal as” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 11,253,572 - PTAB · Feb 21, 2024 · IPR2023-01312 · APJ Jamie T Wisz · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–18 after Patent Owner disclaimed all claims, and terminated the proceeding.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“requisite fees. See Ex. 2104; see also 37 C.F.R. § 1.321 (setting forth requirements for statutory disclaimer). Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b), “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . (2) [c]ancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial.” Because Patent Owner has disclaimed all claims of the ’992 patent, we construe this disclaimer as a request for adverse judgment, and we enter adverse judgment against the Patent Owner with respect to claims 1–18 of the ’992 patent. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that judgment is entered under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1–18 of U.S. Patent No. 10,464,992 B2; and” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 10,464,992
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