- Maxmind, Inc. v. Fraud Control Systems.Com CorporationAdverse judgmentPTAB · Dec 17, 2015 · CBM2015-00094 · APJ James A Worth · CBM · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against the Patent Owner and cancelled claims 1–30 after the Patent Owner requested cancellation.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“DISCUSSION 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 requests adverse judgment with cancellation of claims 1–30 of the ’942 patent. Under these circumstances, entry of judgment adverse to the Patent Owner and cancellation of claims 1–30 of the ʼ942 patent are appropriate. CONCLUSION AND ORDER Patent Owner’s Request to Abandon Contest is granted. It is, therefore, ORDERED that adverse judgment against the Patent Owner is entered under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b); FURTHER ORDERED that this constitutes a final written decision under 35 U.S.C. § 318(a); and FURTHER ORDERED that claims 1–30 of U.S. Patent No. 8,630,942 B2 be CANCELLED.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,630,942 - Hewlett-Packard Company v. Yyz LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Dec 16, 2015 · CBM2015-00050 · APJ Richard E Rice · CBM · Adverse judgment
The Board granted adverse judgment based on Patent Owner’s abandonment and cancelled claims 51, 52, and 55–57 of U.S. Patent No. 7,603,674 B2.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4), a party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Actions construed to be a request for such an adverse judgment include abandonment of the contest. We find that Patent Owner’s actions and admissions, as set forth in the Motion, constitute abandonment of these CBM Proceedings, and we determine based on such abandonment that Patent Owner has requested adverse judgment under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4) in both proceedings.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 7,603,674 - Hewlett-Packard Company v. Yyz LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Dec 16, 2015 · CBM2015-00049 · APJ Richard E Rice · CBM · Adverse judgment
The Board granted adverse judgment based on Patent Owner’s abandonment and ordered claims 22–23, 27–29 of the ’749 patent and claims 51–52, 55–57 of the ’674 patent cancelled.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“Under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4), a party may request judgment against itself at any time during a proceeding. Actions construed to be a request for such an adverse judgment include abandonment of the contest. We find that Patent Owner’s actions and admissions, as set forth in the Motion, constitute abandonment of these CBM Proceedings, and we determine based on such abandonment that Patent Owner has requested adverse judgment under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4) in both proceedings.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 7,062,749 - Opower Inc. v. Cleantech Business Solutions, LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · 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
NonePatents in suitUS 8,489,245 - Google Inc. / Linkedin Corp. v. Priceplay.Com, Inc.Adverse judgmentPTAB · Sep 28, 2015 · CBM2015-00024 · APJ Thomas L Giannetti · CBM · Adverse judgment
The Board entered adverse judgment against Patent Owner and ordered claims 1–18 cancelled after Patent Owner requested to abandon the contest.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“DISCUSSION 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 is construed as a request for adverse judgment. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(4). Under these circumstances, entry of judgment adverse to the Patent Owner and cancellation of claims 1–18 of the ʼ917 patent are appropriate.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 8,494,917 - Redfin Corporation v. Corelogic Solutions, LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Mar 16, 2015 · CBM2014-00027 · APJ Brian J Mcnamara · CBM · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s motion for adverse judgment after disclaimer and ordered claims 2–4, 7–8, and 11–20 cancelled.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“concerning the status of this case. On March 12, 2015, we authorized Patent Owner to file a Motion for Adverse Judgment. On March 12, 2015, Patent Owner filed its Motion for Adverse Judgment, in which Patent Owner disclaimed claims 2–4, 7, 8, and 11–20. Paper 18. Having disclaimed all the claims involved in this proceeding, Patent Owner’s Motion for Adverse Judgment is GRANTED and claims 2–4, 7, 8, and 11–20 will be cancelled. ORDER In consideration of the above, it is ORDERED that Patent Owner’s Motion for Adverse Judgment is GRANTED; and FURTHER ORDERED, that claims 2–4, 7, 8 and 11–20 of U.S. Patent No. 5,361,201 shall be cancelled.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 5,361,201 - Google, Inc v. Inventor Holdings, LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Sep 12, 2014 · CBM2014-00003 · APJ Miriam L Quinn · CBM · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment and entered judgment of unpatentability against claims 1-4, 9-11, 19, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, and 65 based on Patent Owner’s concession.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“in this proceeding under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Paper 33, “Req.”. Under section 42.73(b)(3), concession of unpatentability of the contested subject matter is construed as an adverse judgment. In its Request, Patent Owner concedes the unpatentability of and requests adverse judgment regarding claims 14, 911, 19, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, and 65 of U.S. Patent No. 5,844,272. Req. 2. The conceded unpatentability addresses all the claims subject to this proceeding. Therefore, no other patent claims remain for trial in this covered business method review. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that Patent Owner’s Request for Adverse Judgment under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(3) is hereby granted; and FURTHER ORDERED that a judgment of unpatentability is entered against claims 14, 911, 19, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, and 65 of the U.S. Patent No. 5,884,272.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 5,884,272 - Google, Inc v. Inventor Holdings, LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Sep 12, 2014 · CBM2014-00002 · APJ Miriam L Quinn · CBM · Adverse judgment
The Board granted Patent Owner’s request for adverse judgment and entered judgment of unpatentability against claims 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 23, 24, 32, and 33.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“in this proceeding under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Paper 37, “Req.”. Under section 42.73(b)(3), concession of unpatentability of the contested subject matter is construed as an adverse judgment. In its Request, Patent Owner concedes the unpatentability of and requests adverse judgment regarding claims 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 23, 24, 32, and 33 of U.S. Patent No. 5,844,270. Req. 2. The conceded unpatentability addresses all the claims subject to this proceeding. Therefore, no other patent claims remain for trial in this covered business method review. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that Patent Owner’s Request for Adverse Judgment under 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b)(3) is hereby granted; and FURTHER ORDERED that a judgment of unpatentability is entered against claims 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 23, 24, 32, and 33 of the U.S. Patent No. 5,884,270.” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 5,884,270 - Bank Of America, N.A. / PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. et al. v. Intellectual Ventures II LLCAdverse judgmentPTAB · Aug 18, 2014 · CBM2014-00031 · APJ Thomas L Giannetti · CBM · Adverse judgment
The Board granted the Patent Owner’s unopposed motion to amend, entered adverse judgment, and ordered claims 10-18 cancelled.
RulingsAdverse judgment- Adverse judgmentAdverse judgmentGranted
“during a proceeding. 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(b). Cancellation or disclaimer of a claim such that a party has no remaining claims in the trial is an action construed as a request for adverse judgment. Id. § 42.73(b)(2). Here, Patent Owner has moved to cancel each claim for which review is sought. Paper 19 at 3. The motion is unopposed. Under these circumstances, the entry of judgment adverse to the Patent Owner and cancellation of the claims as requested is appropriate.” slip op. at 2
- PTAB / AIA Trials › Motions to amend / substitute claimsMotion to amend, grantedGranted
“Here, Patent Owner has moved to cancel each claim for which review is sought. Paper 19 at 3. The motion is unopposed. Under these circumstances, the entry of judgment adverse to the Patent Owner and cancellation of the claims as requested is appropriate. CONCLUSION Patent Owner’s request for entry of adverse judgment is granted. It is, therefore, ORDERED that Patent Owner’s motion to amend is granted; FURTHER ORDERED that adverse judgment against the Patent Owner is” slip op. at 2
NonePatents in suitUS 6,182,894
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