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John A. Squires

252 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.

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252 cases indexed | Page 6 of 9

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 denied · Jun 17, 2025

Google LLC v.Advanced Coding Technologies LLC

· IPR2025-01161

The USPTO Director denied institution for multiple Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings, meaning no trials will proceed in these cases.

patent denied · Jun 17, 2025

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

· IPR2025-01154

The USPTO denied institution of IPR petitions filed by ASUSTeK against Nokia, preventing the trial on patentability issues.

patent denied · Jun 17, 2025

Apple Inc. v.LS Cable & System Ltd. et al.

· IPR2025-01141

The USPTO Board denied institution of the IPR for Apple Inc. against LS Cable & System Ltd., finding that Apple failed to meet the legal threshold required to proceed with the challenge.

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 instituted · Jun 16, 2025

Almendra Pte. Ltd. et al. v.Fienile Agronecócios LTDA

· PGR2025-00055

The PTAB granted institution for PGR2025-00055, allowing the challenge to proceed to merits review after determining a reasonable likelihood of prevailing.

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 denied · Jun 16, 2025

AT&T Services, Inc. et al. v.USTA Technology, LLC

· IPR2025-01166

The USPTO Board denied the institution of Inter Partes Review (IPR) filed by AT&T Services against USTA Technology's patent RE47720.

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 instituted · Jun 16, 2025

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

· IPR2025-01122

The USPTO granted institution for IPR2025-01122 after reviewing the petitioner's likelihood of prevailing. This moves the case forward to a merits trial.

patent denied · Jun 16, 2025

Snap, Inc. v.Nokia Technologies Oy

· IPR2025-01114

The USPTO Board denied institution for the IPR challenge brought by Snap, Inc. against Nokia's patent 8175148.

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.

patent denied · Jun 6, 2025

UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY et al. v.MES, Inc.

· IPR2025-01118

The Director denied institution for multiple IPR petitions filed by Union Electric Company et al. against MES, Inc., preventing a trial from taking place.

patent denied · Jun 6, 2025

UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY et al. v.MES, Inc.

· IPR2025-01117

The Director denied the institution of multiple IPRs filed by Union Electric Company against MES, Inc., meaning no trial will proceed on the challenged patent claims.

patent instituted · May 30, 2025

TikTok Inc. v.DiStefano Website Innovations, LLC

· IPR2025-01061

Institution of IPR2025-01061 was granted by the USPTO, allowing the challenge to proceed despite a stay on related proceedings.

patent denied · May 16, 2025

Generac Power Systems, Inc. et al. v.Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

· IPR2025-00951

The Director denied institution of IPRs against Champion Power Equipment because Generac Power Systems presented inconsistent arguments regarding the claim terms 'desired pressure' and 'selector switch' in parallel litigation.

patent instituted · May 11, 2025

Eoptolink Technology USA Inc. et al. v.Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

· IPR2026-00094

The PTAB granted institution of IPR2026-00094 after reviewing the merits and non-discretionary considerations.

patent instituted · May 9, 2025

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

· IPR2025-01311

The Board granted institution for IPR2025-01311, allowing the challenge to proceed to merits review after determining the petitioner met the required likelihood of success standard.

patent instituted · May 8, 2025

BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. v.Paneltouch Technologies LLC

· IPR2025-01267

The USPTO granted institution for IPR2025-01267 after determining the petitioner had a reasonable likelihood of prevailing. This decision confirms the proceeding will move forward to merits review.

patent instituted · May 8, 2025

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. et al. v.OMNI MEDSCI, INC.

· IPR2025-01253

The USPTO granted institution for IPR2025-01253 after determining the petitioner had a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim.

patent instituted · May 8, 2025

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. et al. v.OMNI MEDSCI, INC.

· IPR2025-01252

The USPTO Board granted institution for IPR2025-01252, allowing the challenger to proceed with the review.

patent instituted · May 8, 2025

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. et al. v.OMNI MEDSCI, INC.

· IPR2025-01250

The PTAB granted institution for the IPR challenge against patent 9651533 involving Samsung Electronics and Omni Medsci.

patent denied · May 8, 2025

Apple Inc. v.Telcom Ventures LLC

· IPR2025-01238

The Board denied institution in IPR2025-01238 after reviewing the merits. The petitioner failed to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim.

patent denied · May 8, 2025

Apple Inc. v.Telcom Ventures LLC

· IPR2025-01237

The USPTO Board denied institution for IPR2025-01237, finding the petitioner failed to meet the reasonable likelihood of prevailing standard. The decision reviewed multiple other proceedings under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a).

patent denied · Apr 29, 2025

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

· IPR2025-00805

The PTAB Director denied institution of IPRs against Champion Power Equipment because Generac Power Systems presented inconsistent claim construction arguments in related litigation versus before the Board. This decision reinforces precedents requiring petitioners to maintain a single, consistent interpretation of patent claims.

patent denied · Apr 17, 2025

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. et al. v.Marlin Semiconductor Ltd. et al.

· IPR2025-00864

The PTAB denied the petition for Director Review of the institution decisions in four IPRs involving Taiwan Semiconductor and Apple versus Marlin Semiconductor. The denial leaves the original institution outcomes unchanged.

patent denied · Apr 11, 2025

Wella Operations US LLC v.Olaplex, Inc.

· PGR2026-00010

The USPTO Office issued a notice detailing multiple institution decisions across various IPR and PGR proceedings.

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