Apparel — US PTAB Patent Cases
14 decisions indexed
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Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC
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.
Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC
Nike successfully petitioned the PTAB to challenge SherryWear's apparel patent, leading the Board to institute proceedings on obviousness grounds. The decision focuses on whether combinations of prior art references teach or suggest the claimed design elements in intimate apparel.
Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC et al.
Nike successfully petitioned to challenge SherryWear's bra design patent (9808036) on grounds of obviousness over combinations of prior art references. The PTAB institution decision found that Nike had established a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on the asserted claims, leading to trial.
Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC
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.
Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC
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.
Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC
Nike has filed a Petition challenging SherryWear's U.S. Patent No. 9,289,016 in an IPR proceeding, asserting that the bra design claims are obvious.
Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC
Nike filed a PTAB petition challenging the validity of SherryWear's bra pocket system claims, asserting obviousness over combinations of prior art references like Barg and Pintor. The petitioner argues that these combinations render the claimed features predictable to a Person Having Ordinary Skill in the Art (POSA).
Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC
Nike challenged U.S. Patent No. 9,295,288 held by SherryWear regarding intimate apparel design features. The petitioner argues that the claimed bra elements are obvious combinations of prior art references like Barg and York. This challenge tests the boundaries of routine design choices in the apparel industry.
Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC et al.
Nike challenges SherryWear’s patent (9,808,036) in an IPR proceeding, arguing that the claimed pocket bra designs are obvious over existing prior art references. The petition asserts unpatentability under 35 U.S.C. § 103 using combinations of references like Barg, York, and Pintor. This challenge is part of ongoing litigation between the two companies.
Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC
Nike has filed a petition to challenge U.S. Patent No. 10,219,550 held by SherryWear, LLC, arguing that the claims related to bra pockets are obvious.
Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC
Nike challenges U.S. Patent No. 10,219,551 held by SherryWear, LLC in a PTAB Petition. The petitioner asserts that the claimed pocketed bra designs are obvious under 35 U.S.C. § 103 based on prior art references like Vidai and Handras.
Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC
Nike, Inc. initiated an Inter Partes Review challenging U.S. Patent No. 10,244,800 held by SherryWear, LLC. The core challenge is obviousness over multiple prior art references including Spagna, Rose, and Glass. This petition also raises issues regarding the priority date entitlement of the challenged claims.
Nike, Inc. v.SherryWear, LLC
Nike challenges SherryWear's sports bra patent (10869510) based on obviousness over prior art references including Spagna, Rose, and Glass. The petitioner argues that a Person Having Ordinary Skill in the Art would find it obvious to modify existing designs using common knowledge regarding materials and pocket function.
Tommy John, Inc. v.Pakage Apparel, Inc.
Tommy John, Inc. challenged U.S. Patent No. 10,834,974 held by Pakage Apparel, Inc., asserting that the claims are obvious over prior art references Kitsch and Brocks. The petitioner argues that combining elements from these references in the men's underwear/genital support garment field renders all challenged claims unpatentable.
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