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Jo-Anne M. Kokoski

90 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent instituted

Micron Technology, Inc. et al. v.Yangtze Memory Technologies Company, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00794

Micron Technology successfully secured institution in this IPR against Yangtze Memory Technologies regarding 3D NAND memory claims. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of obviousness over Park et al., despite the Patent Owner's challenges to key claim terms like 'trenches.'

patent instituted

Micron Technology, Inc. et al. v.Yangtze Memory Technologies Company, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00795

Micron Technology successfully secured institution in a PTAB proceeding against Yangtze Memory Technologies regarding non-volatile memory technology. The Board found sufficient evidence to proceed on multiple grounds of obviousness over prior art references Lee, Zhao, and Yang.

patent denied

Helena Laboratories Corporation v.Sebia

· IPR2024-00801

Helena Laboratories Corporation's IPR challenge against Sebia regarding hemoglobin analysis claims was denied by the PTAB. The Board found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate material error in the Examiner's rejection, particularly concerning prior art references like Shihabi and Huang.

patent instituted

Micron Technology, Inc. et al. v.Yangtze Memory Technologies Company, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00909

Micron Technology, Inc. successfully convinced the PTAB that Yangtze Memory Technologies Company, Ltd.'s semiconductor patent was obvious over prior art reference Toyama et al., leading to institution of the IPR. The Board found Petitioner demonstrated a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on all 8 claims at issue based on structural limitations taught by the prior art.

patent denied

Micron Technology, Inc. et al. v.Yangtze Memory Technologies Company, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00910

Micron Technology's IPR petition against Yangtze Memory Technologies regarding NAND flash technology was denied by the PTAB. The Board rejected arguments concerning claim scope, specifically finding that 'dummy source structure' must not function as a memory cell source.

patent denied

Micron Technology, Inc. et al. v.Yangtze Memory Technologies Company, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00910

Micron Technology's request for rehearing of the institution denial in its IPR against Yangtze Memory was denied by the PTAB. The Board upheld its construction of key terms, finding no abuse of discretion.

patent denied

Micron Technology, Inc. et al. v.Yangtze Memory Technologies Company, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00912

Micron Technology failed to invalidate Yangtze Memory Technologies' patent on obviousness grounds in a PTAB IPR decision. The Board found that the petitioner could not demonstrate that combining prior art teachings would render the claimed 3D Flash memory invention obvious.

patent instituted

Micron Technology, Inc. et al. v.Yangtze Memory Technologies Company, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00911

Micron Technology successfully petitioned to institute IPR proceedings against Yangtze Memory Technologies regarding claims related to 3D NAND memory technology. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of unpatentability for claim 10 based on Toyama's First Exemplary Structure, moving the case toward trial preparation.

patent denied

Micron Technology, Inc. et al. v.Yangtze Memory Technologies Company, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00912

Micron Technology, Inc. lost its request for rehearing after the PTAB denied institution of IPR against Yangtze Memory Technologies Company regarding NAND Flash memory patents.

patent denied

Innoscience America, Inc. et al. v.Infineon Technologies Austria AG

· IPR2024-00975

The PTAB denied the institution of an IPR against Infineon's patent, finding that Innoscience failed to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on obviousness grounds.

patent instituted

Canadian Solar Inc. et al. v.Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd.

· IPR2024-01038

Canadian Solar successfully instituted its IPR against Maxeon Solar regarding solar cell fabrication technology. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of obviousness for several claims over various combinations of prior art, authorizing trial on multiple claims.

patent instituted

Canadian Solar Inc et al. v.Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd.

· IPR2024-01039

Canadian Solar Inc.'s IPR petition against Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. was instituted by the PTAB, finding a reasonable likelihood of success on grounds of obviousness (35 U.S.C. § 103). The Board determined that Petitioner presented sufficient evidence to support its arguments regarding prior art combinations in solar cell technology.

patent instituted

Canadian Solar Inc. et al. v.Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd.

· IPR2024-01040

Canadian Solar successfully convinced the PTAB to institute its IPR against Maxeon Solar, challenging claims related to solar cell fabrication. The Board found that Canadian Solar demonstrated a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on multiple obviousness grounds over various prior art combinations. This sets up a high-stakes trial in advanced photovoltaic technology.

patent instituted

Canadian Solar Inc. et al. v.Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd.

· IPR2024-01194

Canadian Solar Inc. successfully challenged claims of the '315 patent, leading to institution of the IPR proceedings. The challenge focused on obviousness over combinations of prior art in solar cell fabrication techniques.

patent instituted

Hanwha Solutions Corporation v.Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. et al.

· IPR2024-01198

Hanwha Solutions Corporation successfully petitioned the PTAB to institute an IPR against Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd.'s solar cell patent (11251315). The Board found a reasonable likelihood of obviousness for claims 10-20 over combinations of prior art references like Choi, Granek, and Marvin.

patent instituted

Hanwha Solutions Corporation v.Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd.

· IPR2024-01199

Hanwha Solutions Corporation successfully navigated the institution phase of an IPR against Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd., leading to trial on all 20 challenged claims. The Board found that Petitioner met the threshold for obviousness by demonstrating a reasonable likelihood of combining prior art references (Froitzheim, Gan, Smith, Li).

patent instituted

Hanwha Solutions Corporation v.Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd.

· IPR2024-01203

Hanwha Solutions Corporation successfully navigated the institution phase of an IPR against Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd., leading to a trial decision. The Board found that Hanwha demonstrated a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on multiple claims under 35 U.S.C. § 103, despite arguments regarding prior art scope and predictability.

patent denied

Ecto World, LLC d/b/a Demand Vape et al. v.RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc. et al.

· IPR2024-01280

The PTAB denied Ecto World's petition to institute IPR against RAI Strategic Holdings regarding a tobacco-containing smoking article, citing the petitioner failed to demonstrate material error despite using previously presented prior art.

patent denied

Ecto World, LLC d/b/a Demand Vape et al. v.RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc. et al.

· IPR2024-01280

The PTAB denied institution for the IPR challenge against RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc., citing efficiency concerns. The Board found that despite arguments regarding material error and prior art relevance, denying institution served the integrity of the system given the parallel ITC investigation.

patent denied

UiPath, Inc. v.Rule 14 LLC

· IPR2024-01304

UiPath's IPR challenge against Rule 14 LLC was denied by the PTAB, finding that the Petitioner failed to establish a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on any challenged claim. The Board rejected various obviousness grounds (103) because UiPath relied on conclusory arguments without sufficient factual motivation for combining prior art references.

patent denied

UiPath, Inc. v.Rule 14 LLC

· IPR2024-01306

UiPath's IPR challenge against Rule 14 LLC was denied by the PTAB, as the Petitioner failed to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on any challenged claims. The Board rejected the obviousness arguments because UiPath relied on conclusory assertions regarding motivation-to-combine rather than factual support.

patent instituted

Shenzhen Kangvape Technology Co., Ltd. v.RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc. et al.

· IPR2024-01406

Shenzhen Kangvape Technology Co., Ltd. successfully challenged RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.'s patent on electrically heated smoking articles. The PTAB instituted the IPR after finding a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on claims based on anticipation and obviousness over prior art references like Morgan and Takeuchi.

patent denied

Shenzhen Kangvape Technology Co., Ltd. v.RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc. et al.

· IPR2024-01406

The PTAB denied institution of an IPR challenge against a vaporizing smoking article patent, citing the existence and advanced stage of a parallel ITC investigation.

patent instituted

R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company et al. v.Healthier Choices Management Corp.

· IPR2024-01458

R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company successfully petitioned to institute IPR against Healthier Choices Management Corp.'s electronic cigarette patent (9538788), arguing the claims are obvious in light of prior art.

patent denied

Solus Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. et al. v.SK nexilis Co., Ltd.

· IPR2024-01460

Solus Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.'s IPR challenge against SK nexilis Co., Ltd. was denied institution by the PTAB, despite a 'close call' on the merits. The denial hinged primarily on procedural factors related to scheduling and parallel litigation.

patent denied

Solus Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. et al. v.SK nexilis Co., Ltd.

· IPR2024-01461

Solus Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.'s request for rehearing was denied after the PTAB initially denied institution of IPR against SK nexilis Co., Ltd.'s copper foil patent, upholding the finding that obviousness claims lacked sufficient evidence.

patent denied

Solus Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. et al. v.SK nexilis Co., Ltd.

· IPR2024-01461

The PTAB denied Solus Advanced Materials' IPR challenges against SK nexilis regarding claims covering electrolytic copper foils for secondary batteries. The Board found that Petitioner failed to establish a reasonable likelihood of prevailing, particularly rejecting conclusory expert testimony used to bridge prior art gaps.

patent denied

Solus Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. et al. v.SK nexilis Co., Ltd.

· IPR2024-01462

The PTAB denied Solus Advanced Materials' request for rehearing, upholding the initial decision to deny institution of IPR against SK nexilis regarding surface roughness claims. The Board found insufficient evidence of motivation to combine prior art references.

patent denied

Solus Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. et al. v.SK nexilis Co., Ltd.

· IPR2024-01462

The PTAB denied the institution of an IPR challenge brought by Solus Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. against SK nexilis Co., Ltd.'s patent, finding insufficient evidence to support obviousness claims. The Board rejected the petitioner's reliance on hindsight bias when attempting to combine prior art references.

patent instituted

Solus Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. et al. v.SK nexilis Co., Ltd.

· IPR2024-01463

The PTAB institution decision found that the Petitioner demonstrated a reasonable likelihood of prevailing, instituting trial on all 10 claims. The grounds centered on obviousness (35 U.S.C. § 103), arguing that specific properties of electrolytic copper foil could be achieved by combining various prior art references.

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