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Meredith C. Petravick

66 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent Final Written Decision · Sep 16, 2024

Yealink (USA) Network Technology Co., Ltd. et al. v.Barco N.V.

· IPR2024-01438

The PTAB found seven claims unpatentable based on obviousness (103), primarily through combinations of prior art references like Ono, Deforche, Uchida, and Grimshaw. The Board concluded that a skilled artisan would have been motivated to apply known techniques to improve the wireless connection modules described in the patent.

patent final · Sep 16, 2024

Yealink (USA) Network Technology Co., Ltd. et al. v.Barco N.V.

· IPR2024-01437

The PTAB issued a Final Written Decision finding all five challenged claims unpatentable over prior art. The Petitioner successfully demonstrated obviousness by combining references like Kaplan/Mardiks and Maeda/Deforche in the field of Audio/Video Conferencing.

patent final · Sep 16, 2024

Yealink (USA) Network Technology Co., Ltd. et al. v.Barco N.V.

· IPR2024-01436

The PTAB found the patent claims unpatentable over prior art based on obviousness (35 U.S.C. § 103). The Petitioner successfully demonstrated that combining references like Kaplan, Ahmed, and Deforche teaches all claimed features in the audio/video conferencing technology.

patent instituted · Aug 14, 2024

Shenzhen Root Technology Co., Ltd. et al. v.Chiaro Technology Ltd.

· IPR2024-01296

The PTAB instituted the IPR, finding that Petitioner demonstrated a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim. The Board declined discretionary denial despite arguments regarding parallel litigation and prior art cumulative nature.

patent final · Aug 14, 2024

Shenzhen Root Technology Co., Ltd. et al. v.Chiaro Technology Ltd.

· IPR2024-01296

The PTAB issued a Final Written Decision determining that all 46 challenged claims of the '380 patent were unpatentable. The petitioner successfully argued obviousness (103) over various prior art references, including Chang, Fang, and Yuen, concerning breast pump systems.

patent terminated or settled · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01129

Nike and SherryWear entered a confidential settlement, prompting the PTAB to terminate the pending IPRs, including the case involving patent 10,869,510.

patent terminated or settled · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC et al.

· IPR2024-01125

Nike and SherryWear settled their IPR dispute over patent 9,808,036 B1. The Board granted a joint motion to terminate the proceedings, treating the settlement agreement as confidential.

patent terminated or settled · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01127

Nike and SherryWear reached a confidential settlement, leading the PTAB to terminate a series of inter partes reviews, including the one covering patent 10,219,551. The termination was entered under 35 U.S.C. §317 after the trials had already been instituted.

patent terminated or settled · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01124

Nike and SherryWear reached a confidential settlement, prompting the PTAB to terminate eight related IPRs without deciding the merits.

patent terminated or settled · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01122

Nike and SherryWear reached a confidential settlement, leading the PTAB to terminate the IPRs covering patent 9,289,016. The Board granted the joint motion to terminate under 35 U.S.C. §317.

patent terminated or settled · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01128

Nike and SherryWear jointly moved to terminate multiple IPRs after reaching a confidential settlement. The Board granted the termination and ordered the settlement agreement to remain confidential.

patent terminated or settled · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01126

Nike and SherryWear reached a confidential settlement, prompting the PTAB to terminate the IPRs covering SherryWear’s footwear patent (U.S. 10,219,550). The Board cited statutory authority to end the review before any merits were decided.

patent terminated or settled · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01123

Nike and SherryWear settled their inter partes review of U.S. Patent 9,295,288. The Board terminated the IPR by joint motion, treating the settlement agreement as confidential.

patent instituted · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01129

Nike successfully petitioned to challenge seven claims of SherryWear's patent based on obviousness over prior art references including Spagna and Rose. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of success regarding claim 1, leading to the institution of the IPR.

patent instituted · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01128

Nike successfully moved forward in its IPR against SherryWear's '800 patent, with the PTAB instituting the case on multiple grounds of obviousness (35 U.S.C. § 103). The Board found sufficient evidence to support a reasonable likelihood of prevailing for all six challenged claims.

patent instituted · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01127

Nike successfully challenged SherryWear's pocketed bra patent (10219551) before the PTAB. The Board found grounds for institution, agreeing with Nike that various claims were obvious over prior art references like Handras and Spagna. This sets a strong precedent against the validity of apparel patents in this niche market.

patent instituted · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01126

Nike successfully secured institution for all 14 claims of SherryWear's patent, overcoming the Patent Owner's attempt at discretionary denial. The Board found that Nike presented a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on Claim 1 over Barg and Pintor, leading to an IPR trial.

patent instituted · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01124

Nike successfully petitioned to challenge key claims of SherryWear's intimate apparel patent (9723878) on grounds of obviousness. The PTAB instituted review, finding a reasonable likelihood that at least one claim is unpatentable over combinations of prior art like Vidal/Spagna and Handras/Spagna.

patent instituted · Jul 17, 2024

Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC

· IPR2024-01122

Nike challenged SherryWear's claims regarding bra design and intimate apparel based on obviousness over prior art references like Vidal and Pintor. The PTAB institution decision found a reasonable likelihood of prevailing for Nike, specifically regarding independent claim 1 over the combination of Vidal/Pintor, leading to the case being instituted.

patent terminated or settled · Jul 2, 2024

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. et al. v.Purple Innovation, LLC

· IPR2024-00482

Tempur Sealy and Purple Innovation reached a confidential settlement, leading the PTAB to dismiss the IPR before it was instituted.

patent mixed - some claims cancelled, some upheld · Jun 3, 2024

Fluidmaster, Inc. v.Danco, Inc. et al.

· IPR2024-00633

The PTAB corrected its Final Written Decision for IPR2024‑00633, confirming that 11 of the 20 challenged claims of Fluidmaster’s toilet‑valve patent are unpatentable, while the remaining nine claims remain patentable.

patent instituted · Jun 3, 2024

Fluidmaster, Inc. v.Danco, Inc. et al.

· IPR2024-00635

Fluidmaster successfully petitioned the PTAB against Danco, Inc., leading to the institution of trial on all 14 claims. The Board found sufficient evidence that the patent's features were obvious under 35 U.S.C. § 103 using various prior art references. This decision significantly advances Fluidmaster’s challenge in related district court litigation.

patent instituted · Jun 3, 2024

Fluidmaster, Inc. v.Danco, Inc. et al.

· IPR2024-00634

Fluidmaster successfully moved forward with its IPR challenge against Danco's patent (9103105) regarding toilet fill valves. The Board granted institution on multiple grounds, setting the stage for a full trial to determine if the claims are unpatentable over prior art combinations.

patent instituted · Jun 3, 2024

Fluidmaster, Inc. v.Danco, Inc. et al.

· IPR2024-00633

Fluidmaster successfully petitioned the PTAB to institute an IPR against Danco's patent, challenging 20 claims based on obviousness (35 U.S.C. § 103). The Board adopted a narrow claim construction for 'integrally molded with,' defining it as being formed as a single structure.

patent Final Written Decision · Jun 3, 2024

Fluidmaster, Inc. v.Danco, Inc. et al.

· IPR2024-00635

The PTAB panel majority found that the cited prior art references teach or suggest all limitations of claims 1-14, rendering them unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. § 103. The Board specifically construed key terms like 'overflow tube' and 'Flow Limitations' to support Petitioner’s reading, though ultimately found the overflow tube limitation was limiting in scope.

patent final · Jun 3, 2024

Fluidmaster, Inc. v.Danco, Inc. et al.

· IPR2024-00633

The PTAB found several independent claims unpatentable over prior art references (Brown and Ho) using grounds of obviousness. The Board adopted a broad construction for 'integrally molded with' as 'molded together as a single structure.'

patent Final Written Decision · Jun 3, 2024

Fluidmaster, Inc. v.Danco, Inc. et al.

· IPR2024-00634

The PTAB found 16 claims unpatentable over prior art references, primarily based on obviousness (35 U.S.C. § 103). The Board upheld its construction of 'integrally molded with' as 'molded together as a single structure.'

patent denied · May 31, 2024

SHENZHEN ROOT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. et al. v.Chiaro Technology Ltd.

· IPR2024-00953

The PTAB denied institution of an IPR challenge against Chiaro Technology's breast pump patent (11413380) because the petitioner had filed a parallel petition in another proceeding.

patent instituted · May 21, 2024

Ascend Elements, Inc. v.Duesenfeld GmbH

· IPR2024-00948

Ascend Elements, Inc. successfully convinced the PTAB to institute trial in its IPR against Duesenfeld GmbH regarding battery recycling technology. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one ground of obviousness over multiple prior art references.

patent terminated or settled · Apr 4, 2024

NULIDS, LLC v.BlephEx, LLC

· IPR2024-00764

NULIDS, LLC and BlephEx, LLC settled their IPR dispute before trial, leading the Board to dismiss the petition and terminate the proceeding.

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