Apple Inc. v. HBCU Messaging US LP

IPR2026-00107

Wilus seeks director review to overturn the PTAB’s institution of Samsung’s IPR on Wi‑Fi patents, arguing settled expectations and inconsistent indefiniteness positions.

Jurisdiction
US PTAB
Case Number
IPR2026-00107
Judge(s)
Neil A. Rubin, Reza Mirzaie, Philip X. Wang, Linjun Xu
Filing Date
31 October 2025

Practitioner Note

This case demonstrates the evidentiary and procedural standards applied in patent matters before local courts. Understanding the court's reasoning in Apple Inc. vs HBCU Messaging US LP is valuable context for structuring arguments or assessing risk in similar proceedings.

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