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John A. Squires

142 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent instituted · Jul 25, 2025

Samsung Electronic Co. Ltd. et al. v.Maxell, LTD.

· IPR2025-01307

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2025-01307 involving Samsung Electronic Co. Ltd. and Maxell, LTD., finding the petitioner had a reasonable likelihood of prevailing.

patent instituted · Jul 24, 2025

Apple Inc v.1LSS Inc.

· IPR2025-01180

The USPTO Board granted institution for IPR2025-01180, allowing the trial to proceed after determining the petitioner had a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim.

patent terminated or settled · Jul 22, 2025

MWE Investments, LLC et al. v.Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

· IPR2025-01185

The PTAB granted settlement motions filed by Harbor Freight Tools USA Inc. and MWE Investments, LLC, terminating the IPRs against them while the case continues for Generac Power Systems, Inc.

patent denied · Jul 22, 2025

MWE Investments, LLC et al. v.Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

· IPR2025-01185

The USPTO denied institution for IPR2025-01185 after a merits review, finding the petitioner could not show a reasonable likelihood of prevailing. This decision is part of a larger notice covering multiple institutional decisions.

patent instituted · Jul 21, 2025

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. v.XiFi Networks R&D, Inc.

· PGR2025-00069

The Board granted institution for the PGR proceeding involving Samsung and XiFi Networks, allowing the challenge to proceed based on likelihood of prevailing or unpatentability.

patent instituted · Jul 19, 2025

Jesco Lighting Group, LLC v.AGS Lighting Management, LLC

· IPR2025-01328

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2025-01328 after finding the petitioner had a reasonable likelihood of prevailing. The proceeding is currently stayed pending review in another case.

patent instituted · Jul 18, 2025

3D Systems Corporation et al. v.Intrepid Automation, Inc.

· IPR2025-01242

The USPTO granted institution for five IPR proceedings (IPR2025-01042, IPR2025-01241, IPR2025-01264, IPR2025-01153, and IPR2025-01242) after determining the petitioner had a reasonable likelihood of prevailing.

patent denied · Jul 17, 2025

Election Systems & Software, LLC v.Hart InterCivic, Inc.

· PGR2025-00066

The USPTO Board denied institution for PGR2025-00066 after reviewing the merits. The denial was based on the petitioner failing to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of prevailing or that the claims were unpatentable.

patent denied · Jul 14, 2025

Fresenius Kabi SwissBiosim, GmbH et al. v.Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

· IPR2025-01269

The PTAB denied institution of the IPR in a dispute between Fresenius Kabi SwissBiosim and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, finding that the petitioner failed to meet the required likelihood standard.

patent instituted · Jul 10, 2025

GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. et al. v.Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

· IPR2025-01457

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2025-01457 after reviewing the petitioner's likelihood of prevailing. This allows the case to move forward to a merits trial.

patent instituted · Jul 8, 2025

Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. v.Credo Technology Group Ltd.

· IPR2025-01219

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2025-01219, allowing Marvell Semiconductor to challenge Credo Technology Group's patent 11012252.

patent instituted · Jul 7, 2025

Aesthetic Management Partners, LLC et al. v.HydraFacial LLC

· IPR2025-01217

The USPTO granted institution for IPR2025-01217, allowing the trial to proceed after determining the petitioner had a reasonable likelihood of prevailing. This decision is part of a larger set of institutional rulings.

patent denied · Jun 30, 2025

Apple Inc. v.Advanced Coding Technologies LLC

· IPR2025-01221

The USPTO Board denied institution of multiple IPRs, including the proceeding involving Apple Inc. and Advanced Coding Technologies LLC.

patent instituted · Jun 30, 2025

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. v.Wilus Institute of Standards and Technology Inc.

· IPR2025-01164

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2025-01164, allowing Samsung to proceed against Wilus regarding patent 12004262. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of prevailing.

patent denied · Jun 27, 2025

CentralSquare Technologies, LLC v.Carbyne, Ltd. et al.

· IPR2025-01179

The USPTO denied Carbyne’s request for an extension to file a Director Review, finding no good cause and citing Revvo precedent. CentralSquare’s claim‑construction positions were already known before the deadline.

patent denied · Jun 27, 2025

Aerin Medical Inc. v.Neurent Medical Ltd. et al.

· IPR2025-01127

The USPTO Office Director denied institution of inter partes review (IPR2025-01127) for the challenged patent, meaning no trial will proceed on the claims.

patent denied · Jun 26, 2025

Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. et al. v.Genzyme Corporation et al.

· IPR2025-01194

The USPTO Board denied the institution of IPR proceedings (IPR2025-01194) involving Sarepta Therapeutics and Genzyme Corporation, meaning no trial will proceed on the challenged patent.

patent denied · Jun 25, 2025

Aerin Medical Inc. v.Neurent Medical Ltd. et al.

· IPR2025-01126

The USPTO Director denied institution for several Inter Partes Review (IPR) petitions, including IPR2025-01126. This procedural denial means no trial will be held on the challenged patents.

patent denied · Jun 23, 2025

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. et al. v.Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

· IPR2025-01121

The PTAB denied institution of IPR2025-01121 in the dispute between Harbor Freight Tools and Champion Power Equipment because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of prevailing.

patent instituted · Jun 20, 2025

Conjupro Biotherapeutics, Inc. et al. v.Ascletis Pharma China Co. Ltd.

· PGR2025-00057

The PTAB granted institution for PGR2025-00057, allowing the challenger to proceed with trial against patent 12234236.

patent denied · Jun 20, 2025

Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. et al. v.MOSAID Technologies Inc.

· IPR2025-01171

The Director denied institution of an IPR against MOSAID's patent, ruling that Infineon failed to adequately explain conflicting claim construction positions taken in district court litigation.

patent denied · Jun 20, 2025

Apple Inc. v.CardWare Inc.

· IPR2025-01148

The USPTO Director denied institution for multiple IPR proceedings, including one involving Apple Inc. and CardWare Inc., meaning no trial will proceed on the challenged patents.

patent denied · Jun 19, 2025

Aerin Medical Inc. v.Neurent Medical Ltd. et al.

· IPR2025-01124

The USPTO Director denied institution for the IPR proceedings involving Aerin Medical Inc. and Neurent Medical Ltd., halting further trial.

patent instituted · Jun 17, 2025

Evenflo Company, Inc. v.Baby Jogger, LLC et al.

· IPR2025-01140

The USPTO granted institution for IPR2025-01140 and related proceedings after determining the petitioner met the likelihood of prevailing standard. This moves the cases forward to merits review.

patent denied · Jun 16, 2025

Amazon.com, Services LLC v.VB Assets, LLC

· IPR2025-01167

The USPTO Director denied the institution of an Inter Partes Review (IPR) petition filed by Amazon.com against VB Assets' patent 11087385.

patent instituted · Jun 16, 2025

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. et al. v.Nokia Technologies Oy

· IPR2025-01153

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2025-01153, allowing ASUSTeK to challenge Nokia's patent 10536714 after demonstrating a reasonable likelihood of prevailing.

patent denied · Jun 13, 2025

Google LLC v.Valtrus Innovations Limited et al.

· IPR2025-01157

The USPTO Board denied institution for multiple IPR petitions, including one involving Google LLC and Valtrus Innovations Limited. No trial will proceed on these matters.

patent instituted · Jun 13, 2025

Solventum Corporation v.Wound Healing Technologies Corp.

· IPR2025-01042

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2025-01042, allowing Solventum Corporation to challenge Wound Healing Technologies Corp.'s patent 10639404 after finding a reasonable likelihood of prevailing.

patent instituted · Jun 11, 2025

Meta Platforms, Inc. v.SitNet, LLC

· IPR2026-00100

The USPTO Director issued a partial Institution Decision for multiple IPRs, granting review in five proceedings while denying it in four others based on the likelihood of prevailing.

patent denied · Jun 10, 2025

INTELLIGENT PROTECTION MANAGEMENT CORP. v.Cisco Technology, Inc., et al.

· IPR2025-01588

The USPTO Board denied institution for IPR2025-01588 after reviewing the merits, finding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of prevailing.

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