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Arthur M. Peslak

59 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent instituted · Sep 20, 2024

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 final · Sep 20, 2024

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

· IPR2024-01405

The PTAB found all twenty challenged claims unpatentable in this IPR proceeding concerning backside metal adhesion. The Board adopted the Patent Owner's position that the claim language does not require strict direct contact for 'on a bottom surface.'

patent final · Sep 20, 2024

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

· IPR2024-01403

The PTAB found all 17 challenged claims unpatentable due to anticipation (102) and obviousness (103). The Board determined that the prior art reference Norström disclosed key features, leading to findings of anticipation for most claims. For others, combinations of Yin and Koshimizu were deemed obvious over the patent.

patent denied · Sep 19, 2024

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 denied · Aug 22, 2024

Hulu, LLC et al. v.Piranha Media Distribution, LLC

· IPR2024-01252

The PTAB denied Hulu’s petition to institute an IPR against Piranha Media’s eSports platform patent, citing the patent’s prior invalidation in district court. The Board exercised its §314(a) discretion, concluding that proceeding would be inefficient.

patent denied · Aug 22, 2024

Hulu, LLC et al. v.Piranha Media Distribution, LLC

· IPR2024-01252

The PTAB denied Hulu’s petition to institute an IPR against a peer‑to‑peer gaming patent, finding the petition failed the compelling‑merits test. The Board concluded the cited prior art did not teach key claim limitations, resulting in a discretionary denial under § 314(a).

patent final · Jul 26, 2024

Avanos Medical, Inc. v.Stratus Medical, LLC

· IPR2024-01212

The PTAB found all 29 challenged claims unpatentable by a preponderance of evidence. The Board rejected the Patent Owner's argument that the invention was limited to RF neurotomy, adopting Petitioner's broader view of 'thermal ablation systems.'

patent Final Written Decision · Jul 26, 2024

Avanos Medical, Inc. v.Stratus Medical, LLC

· IPR2024-01209

The PTAB issued a Final Written Decision finding all 27 challenged claims unpatentable based on obviousness over prior art (Racz, Fitz, Lee). The Board adopted the Petitioner's broad definition of POSA in the field of thermal ablation systems.

patent terminated or settled · Jul 10, 2024

MediaTek Inc. v.DAEDALUS PRIME LLC

· IPR2024-01488

MediaTek and Daedalus Prime reached a settlement, leading the PTAB to terminate the IPR on patent 10,740,281 after institution.

patent denied · Jun 15, 2024

BESTWAY (USA), INC. et al. v.Intex Marketing Ltd. et al.

· PGR2024-00036

Bestway challenged Intex's patent, but the PTAB denied institution because Intex had statutorily disclaimed all claims. The Board also declined to enter an adverse judgment against Intex.

patent final · Jun 9, 2024

CMS CEPCOR LTD et al. v.Sandvik Intellectual Property AB et al.

· IPR2024-01381

The PTAB issued a Final Written Decision rejecting the Petitioner's challenge to U.S. Patent No. 11,014,090 B2 on grounds of obviousness (35 U.S.C. § 103). The Board found that the combination of prior art references did not teach or suggest the specific structural limitations claimed by the patent.

patent Final Written Decision · Jun 9, 2024

CMS CEPCOR LTD et al. v.Sandvik Intellectual Property AB et al.

· IPR2024-01380

The PTAB cancelled original claims (1-10) but granted substitute claims (11-19) after a Patent Owner's Motion to Amend. The Board found the Petitioner failed to demonstrate motivation to combine prior art references, thus overcoming obviousness challenges under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

patent terminated or settled · May 31, 2024

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

· IPR2024-00987

IKEA Supply and Everlight Electronics settled their dispute over U.S. Patent 9,905,742, leading the PTAB to terminate the inter partes review after it had been instituted. The settlement agreement is to be kept confidential per regulatory provisions.

patent denied · May 31, 2024

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 terminated or settled · May 29, 2024

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

· IPR2024-00972

IKEA Supply AG and Everlight Electronics settled their inter partes review of U.S. Patent 9,640,733 B2. The Board granted a joint motion to terminate the proceeding and kept the settlement agreement confidential.

patent instituted · May 29, 2024

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 terminated or settled · May 22, 2024

Camel Manufacturing Company, LLC, d/b/a Camel Expeditionary v.DLX Enterprises LLC

· PGR2024-00033

Camel Manufacturing and DLX Enterprises entered a settlement that resolved all pending PTAB post‑grant review matters for patent 11,732,496. The Board granted the joint motion to terminate and treated the settlement documents as confidential business information.

patent terminated or settled · May 3, 2024

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 denied · May 3, 2024

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 · Apr 25, 2024

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 denied · Apr 18, 2024

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 · Apr 17, 2024

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 terminated or settled · Mar 22, 2024

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 final · Feb 5, 2024

Exotec Product France SAS et al. v.Opex Corporation

· IPR2024-00850

The PTAB issued a Final Written Decision finding all 27 challenged claims unpatentable over prior art references Raizer and Hangzhou. The Board determined that an ordinary skilled artisan would have been motivated to combine the teachings of these references to solve known industry problems like congestion and inefficiency in automated material handling systems.

patent denied · Jan 31, 2024

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 instituted · Jan 30, 2024

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 final · Jan 30, 2024

Apple Inc. v.Carbyne Biometrics, LLC

· IPR2024-00331

The PTAB issued a Final Written Decision finding that claims 1–12, 14–18, and 20–23 of the '886 patent are unpatentable. The Board concluded that the claimed fraud detection methods were obvious over combinations of prior art references including Stone, Hoyos, and Varghese.

patent final · Jan 30, 2024

Apple Inc. v.Carbyne Biometrics, LLC

· IPR2024-00329

The PTAB found all challenged claims unpatentable based on obviousness over the combination of prior art references Stone and Hoyos. The Board specifically agreed with Petitioner Apple Inc.'s arguments that an ordinary artisan would have been motivated to combine these systems for improved fraud resistance in electronic transactions.

patent final · Jan 30, 2024

Apple Inc. v.Carbyne Biometrics, LLC

· IPR2024-00330

The PTAB found all challenged claims unpatentable by a preponderance of the evidence. Petitioner successfully argued obviousness over combinations of Stone, Hoyos, and Varghese across various claim sets. The Board agreed that an ordinary skilled artisan would have been motivated to combine these prior art references for fraud detection purposes.

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