MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. et al. v. Stellar, LLC

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.vsFour Batons Wireless, LLC

The PTAB denied Samsung’s request for Director Review of the institution decisions in four IPRs, including the challenge to Four Batons Wireless’s patent 8,073,436. The denial leaves the earlier institution denials in place.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.vsHarbor Island Dynamic, LLC

Samsung filed an authorized response opposing Harbor Island Dynamic’s request for Director Review of the PTAB’s final decision. The brief asserts the Board properly weighed evidence, did not abuse discretion, and that claim construction was unnecessary. The Director is urged to deny the review request.

Rode Microphones, LLC et al.vsZaxcom, Inc.

RØDE Microphones challenges Zaxcom’s 7,711,443 patent, arguing that prior IPR invalidations render the claim unpatentable and that the Board correctly applied the Fintiv factors. The petition seeks denial of the patent owner’s request for Director review.

Stingray Group Inc. et al.vsHernandez-Mondragon, Edwin et al.

Stingray Group and Stingray Music contest a late Director review request concerning a music‑licensing patent, urging the PTAB to deny the request on procedural and substantive grounds. The petitioners highlight the patent’s lack of commercialization and the improper submission of new evidence.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.vsHannibal IP LLC

The PTAB granted institution for IPR2025-01189, allowing Samsung Electronics to challenge Hannibal IP's patent, though the proceeding is currently stayed.