- PTAB · May 13, 2026 · IPR2025-01444 · APJ George R Hoskins · IPR · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment after it disclaimed the entire patent term, entering judgment against claims 1–6.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“A party may request entry of adverse judgment against itself at any time during an inter partes review proceeding. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). In addition, “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include: (1) Disclaimer of the involved application or patent; [and] (2) Cancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial.” Id. Because Patent Owner has explicitly requested adverse judgment against itself pursuant to Rule 42.73(b), and has disclaimed the entire term of the ’584 patent, Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment is granted. ORDER In consideration of the foregoing, it is hereby: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s Request for Adverse Judgment is granted; and FURTHER ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1–6 of the ’584 patent.” slip op. at 3
NonePatents in suitUS 7,547,584 - Microsoft Corporation v. Edge Networking Systems, LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Mar 25, 2026 · IPR2025-00618 · APJ Nabeel U Khan · IPR · Adverse judgment
After Patent Owner disclaimed all challenged claims, the Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2).
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentOther
“Our rules state that “disclaimer of a claim such that a party has no remaining claim in the trial” is “construed to be a request for adverse judgment.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Because Patent Owner has disclaimed all challenged claims and no claims remain in this proceeding, adverse judgment is appropriate. We, therefore, enter judgment adverse to the Patent Owner.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 11,695,823 - Slack Technologies, LLC v. Ginegar LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · 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
NonePatents in suitUS 9,760,865 - Slack Technologies, LLC v. Ginegar LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · 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
NonePatents in suitUS 9,367,521 - Quantum Metric, Inc. / Decibel Insight, Ltd. et al. v. Content Square Israel Ltd. (F/K/A Clicktale Ltd.)Adverse judgmentPTAB · 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
NonePatents in suitUS 10,079,737 - Hulu, LLC v. Pucs, Inc.Adverse judgmentPTAB · 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
NonePatents in suitUS 10,728,619
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