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Juliet Mitchell Dirba

27 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent denied

Alertus Technologies, LLC v.Desktop Alert, Inc.

· IPR2024-00363

The PTAB denied the IPR petition filed by Alertus Technologies against Desktop Alert, Inc.'s patent (9172765). The Board found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on its obviousness and anticipation challenges.

patent denied

Aylo Freesites Ltd et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00512

The PTAB denied institution for Aylo Freesites Ltd's IPR challenge against DISH Technologies L.L.C.'s patent (11470138). The denial was based on the Petitioner failing to demonstrate reasonable diligence in its prior art search and other General Plastic factors weighing against institution.

patent denied

Aylo Freesites Ltd et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00513

The PTAB denied institution for Aylo Freesites Ltd's IPR petition against DISH Technologies L.L.C., citing a lack of reasonable diligence in the prior art search. The Board found that Petitioner failed to justify significant gaps in filing and knowledge regarding relevant references.

patent denied

Aylo Freesites Ltd et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00514

The PTAB denied institution of the IPR petition filed by Aylo Freesites Ltd et al., citing a lack of diligence in prior art searching and procedural issues. The Board found that Petitioner failed to substantiate its search efforts, compounded by the existence of similar references cited during prosecution.

patent denied

Aylo Freesites Ltd et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00515

The PTAB denied institution for Aylo Freesites Ltd et al.'s IPR against DISH Technologies L.L.C., citing failure to meet diligence requirements. The Board found that Petitioner failed to demonstrate reasonable diligence in searching for primary prior art, leading to a discretionary denial under General Plastic factors.

patent denied

Aylo Freesites Ltd et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00516

The PTAB denied institution of the IPR petition against DISH Technologies L.L.C., finding that Aylo Freesites Ltd failed to demonstrate reasonable diligence in its prior art search. The Board relied on General Plastic factors, noting substantial similarities between the cited references and suggesting a skilled searcher would have found them earlier.

patent denied

Aylo Freesites Ltd et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00517

The PTAB denied institution of an IPR petition filed by Aylo Freesites Ltd against DISH Technologies L.L.C., citing failure to demonstrate reasonable diligence in prior art search and tactical delays. The Board relied on General Plastic factors, finding the overlap between petitions was significant and Petitioner failed to justify its timing or discovery efforts regarding new references.

patent denied

Aylo Freesites Ltd et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00518

The PTAB denied the IPR petition filed by Aylo Freesites Ltd against DISH Technologies L.L.C., citing a failure to demonstrate reasonable diligence in its prior art search and unfavorable General Plastic factors. The Board found that the Petitioner could not have reasonably avoided finding highly relevant references, leading to the denial of institution for all 16 claims at issue.

patent denied

Aylo Freesites Ltd et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00519

The PTAB denied institution for Aylo Freesites Ltd's IPR challenge against DISH Technologies L.L.C.'s patent, citing failures under the General Plastic factors. The Board found that the petitioner lacked sufficient diligence in prior art searching and failed to adequately justify petition timing.

patent instituted

Cisco Systems, Inc. v.VIDEO SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.

· IPR2024-00695

Cisco Systems successfully secured the institution of its IPR against VIDEO SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD., challenging 13 claims related to low latency video conferencing over § 103 obviousness. The Board found compelling evidence that Cisco has a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on multiple independent and dependent claims, moving the dispute into active litigation.

patent instituted

Toyota Motor Corp. et al. v.Emerging Automotive LLC

· IPR2024-00786

Toyota Motor Corp. successfully petitioned to challenge Emerging Automotive LLC's patent (9171268) in a PTAB proceeding, leading to an institution decision. The challenges focus on claims related to vehicle profile management and cloud services under grounds of anticipation (102) and obviousness (103).

patent instituted

fuboTV Media Inc. et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00918

fuboTV Media Inc. successfully petitioned the PTAB to institute an IPR against DISH Technologies L.L.C.'s patent, challenging claims related to adaptive bitrate streaming technology. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on multiple grounds of obviousness over prior art references Leaning and Gamble. This decision moves the dispute toward a full trial.

patent instituted

fuboTV Media Inc. et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00917

fuboTV Media Inc. successfully convinced the PTAB to institute an IPR against DISH Technologies L.L.C.'s adaptive bitrate streaming patent (10757156). The Board found that the petitioner showed a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on obviousness grounds over prior art references Leaning and Ala-Honkola. This sets up a high-stakes challenge to core technology in digital media streaming.

patent instituted

fuboTV Media Inc. et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00919

fuboTV and Yanka Industries successfully petitioned to institute an IPR against DISH Technologies L.L.C.'s patent (8868772) covering Adaptive Bitrate Streaming technology. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on obviousness grounds over prior art references Leaning and Gamble, leading to the institution of all 21 challenged claims.

patent instituted

Aylo Freesites Ltd et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00940

Aylo Freesites Ltd successfully convinced the PTAB to institute proceedings against DISH Technologies L.L.C., arguing that key adaptive streaming claims are obvious over prior art, specifically WO 02/49343 A1. The Board found a material error in the Office's review of the evidence, allowing the IPR to proceed to trial.

patent denied

Aylo Freesites Ltd et al. v.DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al.

· IPR2024-00941

The PTAB denied Aylo Freesites Ltd's petition to challenge DISH Technologies L.L.C.'s streaming patent (11991234), citing the unnecessary burden created by a concurrent, comprehensive petition.

patent instituted

Kia Corporation et al. v.Emerging Automotive LLC

· IPR2024-00981

The PTAB instituted an IPR challenging claims 1-20 of patent 9365188, which relates to electronic key systems for vehicles. The Board found that the Petitioner provided adequate evidence regarding obviousness grounds based on prior art references like Kleve and Sekiyama.

patent denied

AT&T Services Inc. et al. v.Innovative Sonic Limited

· IPR2024-00991

AT&T Services Inc. failed to convince the PTAB that its claims were unpatentable over prior art references Centonza and Han. The Board denied institution, finding no reasonable likelihood of prevailing on either anticipation or obviousness grounds. This decision maintains the validity of Innovative Sonic Limited's patent in cellular network connectivity.

patent denied

Apple Inc. v.Smith Interface Technologies, LLC

· IPR2024-01086

Apple Inc.'s attempt to challenge a patent from Smith Interface Technologies, LLC was denied by the PTAB. The Board utilized its discretion to deny institution because this petition was ranked last among seven parallel challenges.

patent denied

Apple Inc. v.Smith Interface Technologies, LLC

· IPR2024-01114

The PTAB denied Apple Inc.'s IPR petition against Smith Interface Technologies' patent, citing the need for judicial efficiency despite the complex claim structure. The Board determined that only three of seven concurrent petitions were justified.

patent instituted

Apple Inc. v.Smith Interface Technologies, LLC

· IPR2024-01115

Apple Inc. successfully petitioned to challenge Smith Interface Technologies' patent on gesture recognition, leading to the institution of IPR proceedings. The Board found sufficient evidence that the claims are obvious over a combination of prior art references Ahn and Chaudhri.

patent instituted

Apple Inc. v.Smith Interface Technologies, LLC

· IPR2024-01116

Apple Inc.'s motion to institute an IPR against Smith Interface Technologies, LLC was granted by the PTAB. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on obviousness grounds (103) over Ahn and Chaudhri for numerous claims related to gesture recognition and user interface transitions.

patent denied

Apple Inc. v.Smith Interface Technologies, LLC

· IPR2024-01117

Apple Inc.'s attempt to challenge nine claims of Smith Interface Technologies' patent via IPR was denied by the PTAB. The Board cited excessive parallel filings and lack of conciseness in arguments as the reason for denying institution.

patent denied

Apple Inc. v.Smith Interface Technologies, LLC

· IPR2024-01118

Apple Inc.'s attempt to challenge 91 claims of Smith Interface Technologies' patent was denied by the PTAB, citing excessive and unconcise parallel petition filings.

patent instituted

Apple Inc. v.Smith Interface Technologies, LLC

· IPR2024-01119

The PTAB granted institution for Apple Inc.'s IPR against Smith Interface Technologies, LLC regarding gesture recognition technology. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on obviousness grounds over Ahn and Chaudhri for Claim 2.

patent terminated or settled

Cisco Systems, Inc. v.VIDEO SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.

· IPR2024-00695

Cisco Systems and Video Solutions settled their IPR dispute over patent 8,649,426, leading the PTAB to terminate the proceeding and keep the settlement agreement confidential.

patent instituted

Toyota Motor Corporation et al. v.Emerging Automotive LLC

· IPR2026-00070

Toyota’s IPR petition challenging Emerging Automotive’s vehicle‑profile patent was instituted after the Board found a reasonable likelihood of unpatentability for claims 10‑20.

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