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Arthur M. Peslak

84 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent instituted

Apple Inc. v.Carbyne Biometrics, LLC

· IPR2024-00330

Apple Inc.'s IPR challenge against Carbyne Biometrics was instituted by the PTAB, focusing on obviousness over combinations of prior art references like Stone, Hoyos, and Varghese. The Board found that the petitioner demonstrated a reasonable likelihood of unpatentability, allowing the case to proceed to trial.

patent denied

Apple Inc. v.Carbyne Biometrics, LLC

· IPR2024-00333

The PTAB denied Apple Inc.'s IPR petition against Carbyne Biometrics, LLC's patent. The Board found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of unpatentability under 35 U.S.C. § 102 or § 103.

patent instituted

Apple Inc. v.Carbyne Biometrics, LLC

· IPR2024-00331

The PTAB granted institution for Apple Inc.'s IPR challenge against Carbyne Biometrics, LLC's biometric fraud detection patent. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of unpatentability based on obviousness over combinations of prior art references like Stone and Hoyos. This decision sets the stage for a trial focusing on how existing financial security methods could be combined to achieve the claimed results.

patent denied

Apple Inc. v.Carbyne Biometrics, LLC

· IPR2024-00507

The PTAB denied Apple's IPR challenge against Carbyne Biometrics, finding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on grounds of obviousness. The denial hinged on the Petitioner's inability to provide sufficient motivation to combine prior art references for authentication and credential management claims.

patent denied

Mito Red Light, Inc. v.Joovv, Inc.

· IPR2024-00621

Mito Red Light, Inc.'s challenge against Joovv, Inc.'s light therapy patent was denied by the PTAB. The Board found that Petitioner failed to establish unpatentability under § 103 using references Dijkstra and Norwood.

patent denied

Pharaoh Energy Services, LLC v.Flex-Chem Holding Company, LLC et al.

· IPR2024-00815

The PTAB denied Pharaoh Energy Services' petition to institute IPR proceedings against Flex-Chem for patent 9944843, citing a lack of compelling merits. The Board found that the cumulative weight of Fintiv factors and insufficient technical basis in the petitioner’s evidence led to the denial.

patent denied

Pharaoh Energy Services, LLC v.Flex-Chem Holding Company, LLC et al.

· IPR2024-00822

The PTAB denied the petition to challenge claims in a well remediation patent, finding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate sufficient novelty or obviousness against prior art references. The Board relied heavily on the proximity of parallel district court litigation when applying Fintiv factors for discretionary denial.

patent denied

RJ Machine v.Armaturenfabrik Franz Schneider GMBH + Co. KG

· IPR2024-00851

The PTAB denied institution of an IPR petition filed by RJ Machine Company against Armaturenfabrik Franz Schneider GMBH + Co. KG. The denial was based on the Petitioner's failure to comply with 37 C.F.R. § 42.104(b)(3), particularly concerning the means-plus-function claim construction of 'sealing means.'

patent instituted

IKEA Supply AG et al. v.Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.

· IPR2024-00972

IKEA Supply AG successfully convinced the PTAB to institute an IPR against Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.'s patent 9640733. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of success on multiple grounds, including anticipation and obviousness based on prior art references like Kishikawa and Nakashima. This sets the stage for a full trial focusing on LED packaging technology.

patent instituted

IKEA Supply AG et al. v.Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.

· IPR2024-00987

IKEA Supply AG successfully petitioned to institute an IPR against Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.'s patent for LED carrier leadframes. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of unpatentability based on anticipation and obviousness grounds (102/103).

patent denied

IKEA Supply AG et al. v.Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.

· IPR2024-00988

The PTAB denied institution for an IPR petition challenging claims in a semiconductor device patent, citing failure to meet the particularity requirement under 35 U.S.C. § 312(a)(3). The Board found that several grounds were voluminous and excessive, particularly those involving complex prior art combinations.

patent instituted

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. v.Harbor Island Dynamic, LLC

· IPR2024-01402

Samsung Electronics successfully petitioned the PTAB against Harbor Island Dynamic's patent, leading to an institution decision. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of anticipation for claim 1 based on Okashita prior art and determined that combining structures would render other claims obvious.

patent instituted

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. v.Harbor Island Dynamic, LLC

· IPR2024-01404

Samsung successfully petitioned to institute IPR against Harbor Island Dynamic's patent 9147609. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of success based on technical arguments showing prior art (Cooney) discloses the claimed tapered hollow center in semiconductor vias.

patent instituted

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. v.Harbor Island Dynamic, LLC

· IPR2024-01403

Samsung Electronics successfully pushed through the institution phase of its IPR against Harbor Island Dynamic, LLC regarding semiconductor fabrication technology. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of unpatentability based on both anticipation (102) and obviousness (103).

patent instituted

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. v.Harbor Island Dynamic, LLC

· IPR2024-01405

Samsung Electronics successfully secured institution at the PTAB for its IPR against Harbor Island Dynamic's patent 9245826. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on multiple claims based on anticipation and obviousness grounds. This decision sets the stage for a full trial regarding semiconductor device technology.

patent denied

STARA S.A.-INDÚSTRIA DE IMPLEMENTOS AGRÍCOLAS v.AGCO Corporation

· IPR2024-01459

The PTAB denied institution of the IPR, finding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of unpatentability for any challenged claim. The grounds relied on obviousness (103), utilizing combinations of prior art references including Hubalek and KR’062.

patent instituted

Motorola Mobility LLC et al. v.Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd.

· IPR2025-00039

Motorola and Google challenged Multifold's patent claims regarding multi-screen device interfaces under 35 U.S.C. § 103 (obviousness). The PTAB issued an institution decision, finding reasonable likelihood of success on at least one claim.

patent instituted

Motorola Mobility LLC et al. v.Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd.

· IPR2025-00038

Motorola and Google successfully secured institution in this IPR against Multifold International regarding dual screen image capture technology. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of unpatentability under 35 U.S.C. §§ 102 and 103, despite the Patent Owner's arguments for narrow claim construction.

patent instituted

MediaTek Inc. v.DAEDALUS PRIME LLC

· IPR2025-00100

MediaTek Inc. successfully convinced the PTAB to institute an IPR against DAEDALUS PRIME LLC's patent (9887838). The Board found that MediaTek presented a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on grounds of obviousness (103) across all 24 claimed claims.

patent instituted

Arm Ltd et al. v.DAEDALUS PRIME LLC

· IPR2025-00207

Arm Ltd et al. successfully convinced the PTAB to institute an IPR against DAEDALUS PRIME LLC's patent, challenging claims based on obviousness over multiple prior art references. The Board accepted that a reasonable likelihood of prevailing existed on at least one claim challenge, moving the case into the merits phase.

patent instituted

Intel Corporation et al. v.Advanced Cluster Systems, Inc.

· IPR2025-00913

Intel Corporation et al. successfully instituted IPR proceedings against Advanced Cluster Systems, Inc., challenging 30 claims of patent 11570034 based on obviousness (103). The Board found a reasonable likelihood that the petitioner could prevail in its challenge to cluster computing technology.

patent instituted

Intel Corporation et al. v.Advanced Cluster Systems, Inc.

· IPR2025-00914

Intel Corporation and Advanced Micro Devices challenged the patentability of Advanced Cluster Systems' cluster computing patents before the PTAB. The Board issued an institution decision, finding sufficient evidence that the claims are obvious over prior art references like Menon and Trefethen. This moves the dispute toward a full trial on obviousness grounds.

patent instituted

Intel Corporation et al. v.Advanced Cluster Systems, Inc.

· IPR2025-00915

The PTAB issued an Institution Decision in the Intel vs. Advanced Cluster Systems IPR, finding a reasonable likelihood of obviousness over combinations of prior art references. This decision targets 30 claims related to cluster computing and parallel processing technologies.

patent instituted

Intel Corporation et al. v.Advanced Cluster Systems, Inc.

· IPR2025-00916

Intel Corporation et al. successfully petitioned the PTAB to institute an IPR against Advanced Cluster Systems, Inc.'s patent (11811582). The Board found a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on obviousness grounds over prior art including Menon and Trefethen in the field of cluster computing.

patent instituted

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. v.CM HK LIMITED

· IPR2025-01071

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. successfully moved forward in the IPR against CM HK LIMITED, achieving a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on Claim 1. The Board focused heavily on obviousness arguments concerning sensor fusion and Kalman filter implementations using quaternion mathematics.

patent terminated or settled

Loco Crazy Good Cookers, Inc. v.North Atlantic Imports, LLC

· IPR2024-00642

The IPR concerning U.S. Patent 10,660,473 was terminated after the petitioner and patent owner reached a settlement and jointly moved to dismiss the proceeding.

patent terminated or settled

Mito Red Light, Inc. v.Joovv, Inc.

· IPR2024-00621

Mito Red Light and Joovv settled their IPR dispute over U.S. Patent 11,253,719 B2, leading the PTAB to terminate the proceeding before institution.

patent terminated or settled

MediaTek Inc. v.DAEDALUS PRIME LLC

· IPR2025-00243

MediaTek and Daedalus Prime reached a settlement, leading the PTAB to terminate the IPR on patent 8,769,316. The settlement agreement is treated as confidential business information.

patent terminated or settled

Intel Corporation v.Advanced Cluster Systems, Inc.

· IPR2025-00794

NVIDIA and Advanced Cluster Systems jointly moved to terminate IPR2020-01608 concerning patent 8,082,289 B2 after the Board had instituted the review. The Board granted the motion, ending the proceeding without a final written decision.

patent terminated or settled

Intel Corporation v.Advanced Cluster Systems, Inc.

· IPR2025-00794

NVIDIA and Advanced Cluster Systems settled their dispute, leading the PTAB to terminate the inter partes review of patent 8,140,612 B2.

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