Short Summary
The PTAB denied the request to institute Inter Partes Review (IPR) regarding patent 9179359 between Samsung and Headwater Research.
Detailed Summary
In IPR2024-01407, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board issued an Order Granting Director Review while denying the institution of the Inter Partes Review. The proceeding involves Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. challenging patent 9179359 owned by Headwater Research LLC.
Practitioner Note
This case demonstrates the evidentiary and procedural standards applied in patent matters before local courts. Understanding the court's reasoning in Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al. vs Headwater Research LLC is valuable context for structuring arguments or assessing risk in similar proceedings.
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