Mechanical Systems — US PTAB Patent Cases
4 decisions indexed
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Apple Inc. v.Resonant Systems, Inc.
Apple Inc. successfully petitioned to challenge Resonant Systems, Inc.'s patent on Linear Resonant Vibration Modules (LRVMs) at the PTAB. The petition asserts that the claimed technology is obvious under 35 U.S.C. § 103 based on combinations of prior art references.
Apple Inc. v.Resonant Systems, Inc.
Apple Inc. has filed a Petition challenging the '882 Patent owned by Resonant Systems, Inc., asserting multiple grounds of obviousness (§103). The challenge focuses on combining various prior art references—including Alexander and Cosper—to demonstrate that the patented vibration control technology is predictable.
Apple Inc. v.Resonant Systems, Inc.
The PTAB found the claims unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. § 103, specifically regarding vibration-generating devices. The Board concluded that a Person of Ordinary Skill in the Art (POSITA) would have been motivated to combine prior art references like Alexander and Cosper to achieve the claimed results.
LUMI LEGEND CORPORATION v.Manehu Product Alliance, LLC
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.
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