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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 · 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

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    Patents in suitUS 10,464,992
  • PTAB · Feb 21, 2024 · IPR2023-00462 · APJ Jamie T Wisz · IPR · Adverse judgment

    After Patent Owner disclaimed claims 1–18, the Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner on those claims and terminated the proceeding.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “Patent Owner has disclaimed all claims of the ’992 patent and paid the 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

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    Patents in suitUS 10,464,992
  • PTAB · Jan 13, 2023 · PGR2022-00015 · APJ Susan L C Mitchell · PGR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment, canceled claims 1–7, and terminated the proceeding after Patent Owner requested cancellation of all claims.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “time during a proceeding. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Actions construed to be a request for adverse judgment include cancellation of patent claims such that a party has no remaining claim in the trial. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2). Patent Owner’s request to cancel claims 1–7 of the ’970 patent leaves no claim remaining in the trial. Accordingly, entry of adverse judgment against Patent Owner pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) is appropriate. III. ORDER In consideration of the foregoing, it is hereby: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s Request for Entry of Adverse Judgment pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b) is granted;” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 10,945,970
  • PTAB · Jan 11, 2023 · IPR2022-00774 · APJ Erica A Franklin · IPR · Adverse judgment

    The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment, canceled claims 1–18, entered judgment against Patent Owner, and terminated the proceeding.

    RulingsAdverse judgment
    • Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted

      “Adverse Judgment, Paper 10. “A party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding.” 37 C.F.R § 42.73(b). In the filing, Patent Owner explains that it submits the request for entry of adverse judgment against itself “pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(2) (allowing a party to request an adverse judgment at any time by ‘[c]ancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that the party has no remaining claim in the trial’).” Paper 10, 1. Patent Owner has not identified a statutory disclaimer filed under 35 U.S.C. § 253(a) in compliance with 37 C.F.R. § 1.321(a). Accordingly, we understand that Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment is not based upon a disclaimer, but instead a request that we cancel claims 1–18 of the ’795 patent, such that no claims will remain in the proceeding. Additionally, we note that Patent Owner explains that Petitioner does not oppose the request for adverse judgment. Id. In consideration of the foregoing, it is hereby: ORDERED that Patent Owner’s Request for Adverse Judgment against itself under 37 C.F.R § 42.73(b)(2) with respect to IPR2022-00774 (and cancelling claims 1–18 of the ’795 patent) is granted;” slip op. at 2

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    Patents in suitUS 10,000,795
  • 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
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