Short Summary
AT&T filed a Director Review request after the PTAB denied institution of its IPR against ASUS. The petition contends the Board misapplied Fintiv factors, ignoring prior art and POSITA testimony.
Detailed Summary
In a Director Review request dated January 15, 2025, AT&T Services Inc. and co‑petitioners challenged the PTAB's decision to deny institution of IPR2024‑00997, which targets ASUS Technology Licensing Inc.'s U.S. Patent No. 10,798,754. Lead counsel Scott Hejny argues that the Board erred by failing to consider the prior‑art teachings and POSITA testimony (Fintiv Factor 6) and by improperly weighting Fintiv Factor 2, contrary to former‑Director Vidal's guidance. The petition seeks reversal of the denial and institution of the inter‑ partes review.
Practitioner Note
This case demonstrates the evidentiary and procedural standards applied in patent matters before local courts. Understanding the court's reasoning in AT&T Services Inc. et al. vs ASUS Technology Licensing Inc. is valuable context for structuring arguments or assessing risk in similar proceedings.
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