In a recent Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision, the Board denied institution of an inter partes review (IPR) in Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Inc. v. Sfara, Inc. (IPR2024-00966), highlighting the critical importance of consistent claim construction strategies in patent challenges. The Core Dispute The controversy centered on Cambridge Mobile’s…
In a recent Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision, the particularity requirement emerged as a critical factor in determining whether to institute an inter partes review (IPR). The case, involving IKEA Supply AG’s challenge to Everlight Electronics’ LED patent, highlights how failing to meet this requirement can doom even…
The U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has denied Petitioner’s Shenzhen Waydoo Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.’s petition for inter partes review (IPR) and accompanying motion for joinder in a case involving MHL Custom, Inc.’s Patent No. 9,359,044 B2. The decision, issued on December 17, 2024, centers on Waydoo’s attempt…
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has denied Juniper Networks’ second petition for inter partes review (IPR) challenging claims of Orckit Corporation’s US Patent 10,652,111, which covers deep packet inspection methods in software-defined networks. The decision, issued on December 11, 2024, was based on the Board’s discretionary powers under…
In a noteworthy decision that sheds light on the interplay between patent disclaimers and post-grant reviews, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) recently denied institution of a challenge to an Intex Marketing patent while declining to enter adverse judgment against the patent owner. On June 15, 2024, Bestway (USA),…
In a significant ruling that clarifies the standards for expert disqualification in patent litigation, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California has denied E. & J. Gallo Winery’s motion to disqualify Dr. Mark Greenspan, an expert witness for Vineyard Investigations. The December 2, 2024 order provides crucial…
On July 26, Stan Gibson will participate in a Strafford webinar discussing considerations that need to be taken into account when in-house counsel is noticed or subpoenaed for a deposition. Program details and a registration link are below. We hope to see you there! Taking or Defending Depositions of In-House…
This weekend I took part in the 4x4x48 challenge created by David Goggins— running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours for a total of 48 miles. At times, the run was both exhilarating and exhausting, particularly those midnight and 4 am runs on minimal sleep. The donations and…
A common refrain is that an invention is only as valuable as the patent that protects it. But what happens when you cannot secure the patent? This is a frequent hurdle for inventors seeking to patent products utilizing artificial intelligence (AI). While still in its infancy, at least compared to…
On March 2, Stan Gibson will host a free webinar exploring the issue of false advertising, how it can harm your company, and how you can resolve problems resulting from competitors’ misleading statements. Details on the program and a sign-up link are below. Please join us! How to Defend Your…