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Alyssa A. Finamore

6 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent final

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. v.EVONIK OPERATIONS GMBH et al.

· IPR2024-00611

The IPR petition against EVONIK's gas separation membrane technology failed as the Petitioner could not establish unpatentability. The Board found that the combination of cited prior art references lacked a sufficient motivation to combine, upholding the patent's validity.

patent all challenged claims unpatentable

Therabody, Inc. v.Hyperice IP Subco, LLC et al.

· PGR2024-00053

Therabody challenged Hyperice's patent on percussive massagers based on indefiniteness and obviousness, but the PTAB upheld the claims. The Board found that key terms like 'substantially cylindrical' were supported by functional limitations in the specification.

patent instituted

Therabody, Inc. v.Hyperice IP Subco, LLC et al.

· PGR2025-00013

Therabody successfully challenged Hyperice's patent claims in a PTAB proceeding focused on massaging devices. The Board found likelihood of unpatentability based on obviousness and statutory deficiencies, particularly regarding the combination of prior art references.

patent terminated or settled

SCOUT ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LLC et al. v.Pilot Intellectual Property, LLC et al.

· IPR2024-00385

Scout Energy Management and Chevron settled with Pilot Intellectual Property, resulting in a joint motion that terminated the IPR on patent 8,505,332. The Board granted the termination and kept the settlement confidential.

patent terminated or settled

Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. v.H2 Intellect LLC

· PGR2025-00047

Home Depot and H2 Intellect settled their post‑grant review of patent 12,056,736 B2. The Board terminated the proceeding before instituting trial and ordered the settlement agreement to remain confidential.

patent instituted

Therabody, Inc. v.Hyperice IP Subco, LLC et al.

· PGR2024-00053

Therabody, Inc. successfully convinced the PTAB to institute proceedings against Hyperice IP Subco, LLC regarding a medical device patent (11857482). The Board found prima facie evidence of obviousness and indefiniteness across multiple claims based on prior art combinations.

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