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patent denied

Voltage, LLC et al. v.Shoals Technologies Group, LLC

· PGR2024-00022

The PTAB denied institution of a PGR challenge against the '153 patent covering solar power lead assemblies. The Petitioner failed to demonstrate a likelihood that any claims were unpatentable, despite raising numerous obviousness (103) and written description/indefiniteness (112) grounds.

patent denied

Inari Agriculture, Inc. v.Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.

· PGR2024-00020

The PTAB denied institution of the PGR petition filed by Inari Agriculture against Pioneer Hi-Bred, finding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate a reasonable expectation of success. The Board specifically rejected obviousness claims because they relied on phenotypic comparisons while ignoring critical genotypic differences in maize breeding technology.

patent denied

Inari Agriculture, Inc. v.Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.

· PGR2024-00019

The PTAB denied institution of a PGR petition challenging the patentability of an inbred maize variety, finding that the petitioner failed to meet the burden of showing unpatentability on merits. The Board specifically noted the lack of evidence regarding the claimed genotype and found no unsettled legal questions warranting institutional review.

patent instituted

Cimbra SRL et al. v.3U Vision SRL

· PGR2024-00018

Cimbra SRL challenged 3U Vision's optical sorting patent (11666947) on grounds of obviousness and indefiniteness, specifically over the prior art reference ElMasry. The PTAB preliminarily agreed that it is more likely than not that at least one claim would be unpatentable, instituting the proceeding for trial phase.

patent instituted

LUMI LEGEND CORPORATION v.Manehu Product Alliance, LLC

· PGR2024-00014

LUMI LEGEND CORPORATION successfully petitioned for institution of its PGR against Manehu Product Alliance regarding television mounting systems. The Board found that the petitioner met the likelihood standard by asserting claims 33-36 are likely unpatentable over a combination of Clary and Tsuji, despite patent owner arguments about mechanical interference.

patent denied

Nexus Pharmaceuticals LLC v.Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC

· PGR2024-00016

Nexus Pharmaceuticals' PGR challenge against Exela Pharma Sciences was denied institution because the arguments regarding enablement, written description, and obviousness were largely identical to those previously presented during prosecution. The Board found that the Patent Owner successfully demonstrated how process controls overcome prior rejections, leading to a denial of the petition under § 325(d).

patent instituted

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

· IPR2026-00130

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board granted institution for multiple IPRs involving Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited against Marlin Semiconductor Ltd., allowing the merits phase to proceed.

patent instituted

Medtronic, Inc. v.Moskowitz Family LLC

· IPR2026-00124

The USPTO granted institution for IPR2026-00124, allowing Medtronic to proceed with challenging Moskowitz Family LLC's patent.

patent instituted

Medtronic, Inc. v.Moskowitz Family LLC

· IPR2026-00121

The USPTO Board granted institution for IPR2026-00121, allowing Medtronic to challenge Moskowitz Family LLC's patent.

patent denied

Meta Platforms, Inc. v.SitNet, LLC

· IPR2026-00112

The USPTO denied institution for IPR2026-00112 after reviewing the merits, finding that Meta Platforms failed to show a reasonable likelihood of prevailing against SitNet's patent.

patent denied

Apple Inc. v.HBCU Messaging US LP

· IPR2026-00109

The USPTO denied institution for IPR2026-00109 after reviewing the merits, finding that the petitioner could not demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim.

patent denied

Samsara Inc. v.Motive Technologies, Inc.

· IPR2026-00108

The USPTO Board issued a Notice of Decisions on Institution for several IPRs, denying institution in some cases because the petitioner failed to show a reasonable likelihood of prevailing.

patent denied

Apple Inc. v.HBCU Messaging US LP

· IPR2026-00107

The PTAB denied institution for IPR2026-00107, finding that Apple Inc. failed to show a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on the challenged claims.

patent denied

Apple Inc. v.HBCU MESSAGING US LP

· IPR2026-00105

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2026-00105 after finding the petitioner had a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one claim, despite reviewing discretionary considerations.

patent denied

Apple Inc. v.HBCU Messaging US LP

· IPR2026-00104

The PTAB denied the institution of an IPR petition filed by Apple Inc. against HBCU Messaging US LP, finding that Apple failed to show a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on the challenged claims.

patent denied

LiftWerx USA Inc. v.Liftra IP ApS et al.

· IPR2026-00102

The USPTO denied institution for IPR2026-00102 after reviewing the merits, finding that the petitioner could not demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim.

patent denied

Meta Platforms, Inc. v.SitNet, LLC

· IPR2026-00101

The PTAB denied the institution of IPR2026-00101 against SitNet's patent 12245325. The denial was based on Meta Platforms failing to show a reasonable likelihood of prevailing.

patent instituted

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

Google LLC v.Secure Communication Technologies, LLC

· IPR2026-00098

The PTAB denied institution for Google LLC's IPR against Secure Communication Technologies regarding patent 11995685. The Board found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on any challenged claims.

patent instituted

Microsoft Corporation v.Sandpiper CDN, LLC

· IPR2026-00095

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board granted institution for IPR2026-00095, allowing Microsoft Corporation to challenge Sandpiper CDN's patent 8478903.

patent instituted

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

Amazon.com Services LLC et al. v.HEADWATER RESEARCH LLC

· IPR2026-00088

The PTAB granted institution for Amazon's IPR2026-00088 while denying it for related PGR and IPR proceedings.

patent instituted

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. v.Kannuu Pty. Ltd.

· IPR2026-00072

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2026-00072, allowing Samsung Electronics to challenge Kannuu's patent 11200252.

patent instituted

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. v.Kannuu Pty. Ltd.

· IPR2026-00071

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2026-00071, allowing Samsung Electronics to challenge Kannuu's patent 11573939.

patent denied

Toyota Motor Corporation et al. v.Emerging Automotive LLC

· IPR2026-00070

The PTAB denied institution in certain IPR proceedings involving Toyota Motor Corporation and Emerging Automotive LLC, finding the petitioner failed to meet the reasonable likelihood of prevailing standard.

patent instituted

GE Healthcare Ltd. et al. v.The Johns Hopkins University et al.

· IPR2026-00069

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2026-00069, allowing GE Healthcare Ltd. to challenge claims in patent 11938201 held by The Johns Hopkins University.

patent instituted

Toyota Motor Corporation et al. v.Emerging Automotive LLC

· IPR2026-00059

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2026-00059 involving Toyota Motor Corporation and Emerging Automotive LLC. The Board found the petitioner demonstrated a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on at least one challenged claim.

patent instituted

Google LLC et al. v.HEADWATER RESEARCH LLC

· IPR2026-00049

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2026-00049, allowing Google LLC et al. to challenge HEADWATER RESEARCH LLC's patent 9179359 after finding a reasonable likelihood of prevailing.

patent instituted

Google LLC et al. v.HEADWATER RESEARCH LLC

· IPR2026-00050

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2026-00050, allowing the challenger to proceed to merits review based on a reasonable likelihood of prevailing.

patent denied

Samsara, Inc. v.Motive Technologies, Inc.

· IPR2026-00034

The PTAB denied institution of an IPR proceeding (IPR2026-00034) involving Samsara, Inc. and Motive Technologies, Inc., finding the petitioner failed to meet the standard for likelihood of prevailing.

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