In its Final Written Decision, the Board found that the challenged claims (1, 2, 4-6, 8, 10, and 11) of the ’011 Patent are unpatentable. The ’011 Patent describes a method and system for electronic currency transactions and relates to an approach to electronic currency transaction that utilizes a server in the middle, connected to the parties to the transaction over a network. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Claim Language Found Limiting in Denying Institution IPR2015-00858
In its Decision, the Board did not institute inter partes review because Petitioner had not established that there is a reasonable likelihood that it would prevail with respect to claim 4 of the ‘149 patent under 35 U.S.C. § 103(a). The ‘149 patent “is directed to the topical ophthalmic use of brimonidine in combination with timolol for the treatment of glaucoma or ocular hypertension.” Continue reading
Benefit from Earlier Filing Date Results in Denial of Institution IPR2015-00918
In its Decision, the Board did not institute inter partes review of claims 1-20 of the ‘563 patent because the allegedly anticipating KenKnight ‘967 reference was not prior art. The ‘563 patent “relates to an implantable system for the antitachycardia pacing of the heart of a patient in need of such treatment.” As an initial matter, the Board found that “none of the terms in the challenged claims requires express construction at this time.” Continue reading
Final Written Decision Confirming All Challenged Claims IPR2014-00599
In its Final Written Decision, the Board determined that Petitioner had not met its burden of showing that any of the challenged claims (claims 33-36, 39-41, 44, and 45) of the ’960 Patent are unpatentable. The ’960 Patent is directed to disclosing and claiming improved edge multi-layer, thin-film, laser-line filters. Continue reading
Granting Institution and Motion for Joinder IPR2015-00822
In its Decision, the Board instituted inter partes review of the ’035 patent and granted Petitioner’s Motion for Joinder to join the instant proceeding with IPR2014-01197 (“the ’1197 proceeding”). The Petition in the instant proceeding presented the same challenges as those asserted in the ’1197 proceeding, relying upon the same evidence and expert declaration.
Granting Motion For Additional Discovery IPR2015-00545
In its Order, the Board granted Patent Owner’s request for additional discovery. The Board also granted both Patent Owner’s and Petitioner’s motions to seal and for entry of a protective order. Continue reading
Denying Joinder Because No Reason Petitioner Could Not Have Presented All Grounds In Single Petition IPR2015-00482
In its Decision, the Board denied Petitioner’s Motion for Joinder to join the instant proceeding with another proceeding filed by Petitioner, IPR2015-00491. In the instant proceeding, Petitioner had sought inter partes review (IPR) of claims 1-32 of the ’040 patent. On the same day as the instant proceeding’s petition was filed, Petitioner filed a second Petition seeking IPR of claims 1-13, 15-28, and 30-32 of the ’040 patent (IPR2015-00491) based on different grounds than the instant proceeding. The Board granted Institution in both proceedings. Petitioner subsequently filed a Motion for Joinder. Continue reading
Final Written Decision Finding No Claims Unpatentable Because Lack of Reason for Combining Known Features IPR2014-00377
In its Final Written Decision, the Board concluded that Petitioner had not shown by a preponderance of the evidence that claims 1, 8-10, 13-15, 43, 45, and 46 of the ’280 patent are unpatentable. Both parties also filed motions to exclude the other party’s evidence. The Board denied or dismissed as moot each motion. Continue reading
Motion for Additional Discovery Granted-in-Part, Denied-in-Part PGR2015-00003, PGR2015-00005
In its Decision, the board granted-in-part Patent Owner’s motion for additional discovery. Patent Owner sought additional discovery from Petitioner regarding: (a) third parties that may fund or have direction or control over the Proceedings; (b) Petitioner’s knowledge regarding certain secondary considerations of non-obviousness; and (c) the relationship between Petitioner and Petitioner’s proposed expert, Dr. Matt Spangler. Patent Owner submitted 14 proposed Requests for Production and 7 proposed Interrogatories with its Motion for Additional Discovery.
Final Written Decision Finding All Challenged Claims Unpatentable IPR2014-00351
In its Final Written Decision, the Board found that all challenged claims (claims 1,13, and 14) of the ’262 Patent are unpatentable, and denied Patent Owner’s Motion to Amend. The ’262 Patent relates to an electric cooking appliance, known as a deep well cooker, for preparing and serving hot foods. Continue reading