Watercraft/Marine Vehicles — US PTAB Patent Cases
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Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. v.MHL Custom, Inc.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. challenged MHL Custom's hydrofoil watercraft patent via petition, arguing that the claimed features are obvious in light of prior art references. The petitioner cited documents like EvoloReport and Woolley to demonstrate anticipation or obviousness across multiple claims related to stability and control.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. v.MHL Custom, Inc.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. filed a Petition challenging U.S. Patent No. 9,359,044 related to hydrofoil watercraft. The petitioner asserts that the claims are obvious under 35 U.S.C. § 103 over various combinations of prior art references. This challenge targets core features including passive stability and propulsion systems.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. v.MHL Custom, Inc.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. successfully petitioned the PTAB to institute an IPR against MHL Custom, Inc.'s hydrofoil watercraft patent (9586659). The Board found a reasonable likelihood that claims 16-23, 26-28 are obvious over prior art references Evolo and Woolley.
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