Google LLC et al. v. Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd.

IPR2025-00060

The PTAB instituted an IPR challenging U.S. Patent No. 8,842,080 B2 based on anticipation and obviousness grounds. Petitioner successfully argued that prior art references (Ogawa, Yook et al., Choi) render the patent claims unpatentable. The case is now set for trial.

Jurisdiction
US PTAB
Case Number
IPR2025-00060
Judge(s)
HYUN J. JUNG, ARTHUR M. PESLAK, BRIAN P. MURPHY
Decision Date
17 October 2024

Detailed Summary

Google LLC and Motorola Mobility LLC filed an IPR against Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd.'s U.S. Patent No. 8,842,080 B2, challenging 14 claims under 35 U.S.C. § 102 (anticipation) and § 103 (obviousness). The patent relates to User Interface/Display Technology, specifically methods for indicating application status using a morphing icon during screen expansion across multiple displays. The Board found that the Petition met the standard for institution because Petitioner demonstrated a reasonable likelihood that at least one challenged claim is unpatentable. Key arguments focused on whether prior art references, particularly Ogawa, disclosed the necessary limitations, including the concept of an active screen corresponding to an open application state.

Practitioner Note

This case demonstrates the evidentiary and procedural standards applied in patent matters before local courts. Understanding the court's reasoning in Google LLC et al. vs Multifold International Incorporated Pte. Ltd. is valuable context for structuring arguments or assessing risk in similar proceedings.

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