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  • PTAB · Jul 1, 2024 · IPR2023-00810 · APJ Jeffrey W Abraham · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–30 after it disclaimed the entire term of the patent.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “The Board construes the disclaimer of a patent as a request for adverse judgment. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(1) (“Actions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [d]isclaimer of the involved . . . patent.”). In this case, the Board instituted trial on claims 1–30 of the ’971 patent, and Patent Owner subsequently filed a disclaimer of the entire term of the ’971 Patent. Ex. 2002. Accordingly, we construe Patent Owner’s disclaimer as a request for adverse judgment, and we grant that request.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 11,376,971
  • PTAB · May 21, 2024 · IPR2024-00222 · APJ Garth D Baer · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on claims 1–3, 6–23, and 25–33 based on abandonment of the contest.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “Petition (Paper 2), requesting an inter partes review of claims 1–3, 6–23, and 25–33 of U.S. Patent No. 9,643,506 (Ex. 1001, “the ’506 patent”). Shenzhen Carku Technology Co. (“Patent Owner”) did not file mandatory notices despite its obligation to do so under our rules. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.8(b). In addition, the Board emailed the attorney of record listed on the ’506 patent as well as the attorney listed in the Petition’s certificate of service, but has not received any response. See Ex. 1003. Pursuant to our rules, “[a]ctions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include . . . [a]bandonment of the contest.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4). Patent Owner’s failure to file mandatory notices and its failure to respond to the Board’s email is consistent with abandonment of the contest. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that adverse judgment is entered against Patent Owner as to claims 1–3, 6–23, and 25–33 of the ’506 patent; and” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 9,643,506
  • PTAB · Nov 19, 2015 · IPR2015-00713 · APJ Jon B Tornquist · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment and cancelled claims 1, 2, 8, 9, 23, 24, 30, and 31.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “proceeding. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Actions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include disclaimer of the involved application or patent and cancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial. Id. In light of Patent Owner’s disclaimer of claims 1–44 of the ’077 patent, we determine that entry of judgment against Patent Owner with respect to claims 1, 2, 8, 9, 23, 24, 30, and 31 of the ’077 patent is appropriate.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 7,035,077
  • PTAB · Oct 29, 2015 · IPR2014-00948 · APJ Jon B Tornquist · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s adverse-judgment motion, entered judgment against Patent Owner, and cancelled claims 2, 22, 23, and 25.

    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). “Judgment” is defined as “a final written decision by the Board, or a termination of a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.2. Although Patent Owner uses the term “termination” in its Motion, it did not submit the Motion under 37 C.F.R. § 42.72 and it did not explain why termination is appropriate in this circumstance. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.72 (noting that the Board may terminate a trial without rendering a final written decision “where appropriate,” such as when the trial is consolidated with another proceeding or pursuant to a settlement under 35 U.S.C. § 317(a)). Under the circumstances presented here, we see no reason not to grant Patent Owner’s Motion. Additionally, for the reasons discussed above, this Decision is a Final Written Decision, not a termination of the proceeding.1” slip op. at 3

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    Patents in suitUS 6,370,371
  • PTAB · Oct 29, 2015 · IPR2014-00947 · APJ Jon B Tornquist · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s motion for adverse judgment and cancelled claims 1, 23, 25, 161, 193, and 202.

    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). “Judgment” is defined as “a final written decision by the Board, or a termination of a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.2. Although Patent Owner uses the term “termination” in its Motion, it did not submit the Motion under 37 C.F.R. § 42.72 and did not explain why termination is appropriate in this circumstance. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.72 (noting that the Board may terminate a trial without rendering a final written decision “where appropriate,” such as when the trial is consolidated with another proceeding or pursuant to a settlement under 35 U.S.C. § 317(a)). Under the circumstances presented here, we see no reason not to grant Patent Owner’s Motion. Additionally, for the reasons discussed above, this Decision is a Final Written Decision, not a termination of the proceeding.1” slip op. at 3

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    Patents in suitUS 6,061,551
  • PTAB · Oct 29, 2015 · IPR2014-00946 · APJ Bart A Gerstenblith · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s motion for adverse judgment and cancelled claims 1, 82, 90, and 91.

    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). “Judgment” is defined as “a final written decision by the Board, or a termination of a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R. § 42.2. Although Patent Owner uses the term “termination” in its Motion, it did not submit the Motion under 37 C.F.R. § 42.72 and did not explain why termination is appropriate in this circumstance. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.72 (noting that the Board may terminate a trial without rendering a final written decision “where appropriate,” such as when the trial is consolidated with another proceeding or pursuant to a settlement under 35 U.S.C. § 317(a)). Under the circumstances presented here, we see no reason not to grant Patent Owner’s Motion. Additionally, for the reasons discussed above, this Decision is a Final Written Decision, not a termination of the proceeding.1” slip op. at 3

    • PTAB / AIA Trials › Institution threshold (reasonable likelihood / more likely than not)InstitutedInstituted

      “(collectively, “Petitioner”) filed a Petition for inter partes review of U.S. Patent No. 6,266,518 B1 (“the ’518 patent”). Paper 1. ParkerVision, Inc. (“Patent Owner”) filed a Preliminary Response on September 24, 2014. Paper 7. On December 18, 2014, we instituted this inter partes review of claims 1, 82, 90, and 91 of the ’518 patent. Paper 8.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 6,266,518
  • PTAB · Jan 14, 2015 · IPR2014-01461 · APJ Jon B Tornquist · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment, entered judgment against it on claims 1–20, and cancelled those claims.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party1 may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Although not titled as such, we interpret Patent Owner’s Preliminary Response as a request for adverse judgment under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Patent Owner’s request for judgment against itself is granted; FURTHER ORDERED that judgment is entered against Patent Owner under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) with respect to claims 1–20 of U.S. Patent No. 7,244,279; and FURTHER ORDERED that claims 1–20 of U.S. Patent No. 7,244,279 are CANCELLED.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 7,244,279
  • PTAB · Jul 9, 2014 · IPR2014-00212 · APJ Jon B Tornquist · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted the LG Petitioners’ motions and entered adverse judgment against LG Electronics, Inc., LG Electronics, U.S.A., Inc., and LG Electronics Mobilecomm USA, Inc.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request entry of adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Entry of adverse judgment against the LG Petitioners will not terminate or delay the current proceedings and Patent Owner and the remaining Petitioners do not oppose the motions. Under these circumstances, we find it is appropriate to grant the motions for adverse judgment. It is therefore ORDERED that adverse judgment be entered against LG Electronics, Inc., LG Electronics, U.S.A., Inc., and LG Electronics Mobilecomm USA, Inc. in IPR2014-00209 and IPR2014-00212.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 7,953,390
  • PTAB · Jul 9, 2014 · IPR2014-00209 · APJ Jon B Tornquist · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted LG Petitioners’ motions and entered adverse judgment against them in IPR2014-00209 and IPR2014-00212.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “A party may request entry of adverse judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. See 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Entry of adverse judgment against the LG Petitioners will not terminate or delay the current proceedings and Patent Owner and the remaining Petitioners do not oppose the motions. Under these circumstances, we find it is appropriate to grant the motions for adverse judgment.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 7,953,390
  • PTAB · Jul 7, 2014 · IPR2014-00218 · APJ Grace Karaffa Obermann · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted the joint motion and entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner after it disclaimed challenged claims 1, 5-8, 10, and 11.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “DISCUSSION A party may request entry of judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Actions construed as a request for adverse judgment include cancellation or disclaimer of patent claims, such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). Patent Owner has filed a statutory disclaimer that leaves no patent claim remaining in this inter partes review. Paper 16 at 2, Ex. A. Under these circumstances, entry of judgment adverse to Patent Owner is appropriate.” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 8,485,565

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