Short Summary
The USPTO denied OnePlus’s request for Director Review of the institution denial in IPR2025-00720 and related cases, leaving the original denial in place.
Detailed Summary
In a rehearing order dated December 15, 2025, the USPTO Director denied OnePlus Technology’s petitions for Director Review of the institution decisions in IPR2025-00720 (patent 9,769,776) and three other parallel IPRs. The Board, after reviewing the parties’ filings, found no basis to overturn the original institution denials and therefore upheld the status quo. The decision reinforces the limited scope of discretionary review under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a).
Practitioner Note
This case demonstrates the evidentiary and procedural standards applied in patent matters before local courts. Understanding the court's reasoning in OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. et al. vs Pantech Corporation is valuable context for structuring arguments or assessing risk in similar proceedings.
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