Short Summary
The PTAB has issued a Director Review request in IPR2024-00839, directing the petitioner, Giesecke+Devrient, to file a concise response within five business days. No new evidence is permitted, and the Director will decide on the review request.
Detailed Summary
In IPR2024-00839, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board sent an email titled “Director Review Request” to counsel for both parties, indicating that the patent owner, Lumenco, LLC, has sought a Director Review of the case. The petitioner, Giesecke+Devrient GmbH et al., is authorized to submit a response limited to the issues raised in the Director Review request, capped at 15 pages and due within five business days, with no new evidence allowed. The Board will determine whether to grant or deny the Director Review, and parties will be notified of the outcome.
Practitioner Note
This case demonstrates the evidentiary and procedural standards applied in patent matters before local courts. Understanding the court's reasoning in Giesecke+Devrient GmbH et al. vs Lumenco, LLC is valuable context for structuring arguments or assessing risk in similar proceedings.
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