Google LLC et al. v. Cerence Operating Company et al.

CommScope Technologies LLC et al.vsBelden Canada ULC et al.

CommScope Technologies LLC successfully convinced the PTAB that U.S. Patent No. 11,656,422 B2 is likely unpatentable over prior art references Fukui and Sedor. The Board instituted the IPR on all 47 challenged claims based on grounds of anticipation and obviousness.

Dexcom, Inc.vsAbbott Diabetes Care Inc.

Dexcom successfully petitioned to institute an IPR against Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.'s glucose monitoring patent (11298056). The Board found a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on grounds of obviousness (103) for claims 13 and 29.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.vsXiFi Networks R&D, Inc.

The PTAB granted institution for the PGR challenge against XiFi Networks' patent 12169756 involving Samsung Electronics, allowing the review to proceed despite a stay.

NJOY, LLC et al.vsJUUL Labs, Inc.

NJOY challenges JUUL's e-cigarette patent (US 11,606,981) on multiple grounds of obviousness (§ 103). The Petition argues that various combinations of prior art references render the claimed features of the vaping device readily apparent. This challenge is part of ongoing litigation and ITC investigations between the parties.

Apple Inc.vsSmith Interface Technologies, LLC

Apple Inc. has filed an IPR petition challenging U.S. Patent No. 10,642,413 owned by Smith Interface Technologies regarding gesture-equipped touch screen systems. The petitioner argues that several claims are obvious over combinations of prior art references including Ahn, Chaudhri-842, and Hinkley. This challenge targets core aspects of modern user interface design.