Samsung Display Co., Ltd. et al. v. Pictiva Displays International Ltd. et al.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.vsHarbor Island Dynamic, LLC

Samsung Electronics successfully pushed through the institution phase of its IPR against Harbor Island Dynamic, LLC regarding semiconductor fabrication technology. The Board found a reasonable likelihood of unpatentability based on both anticipation (102) and obviousness (103).

Imperative Care, Inc.vsInari Medical, Inc.

The PTAB instituted an inter partes review of Inari Medical’s 11,844,921 B2 hemostasis valve patent after Imperative Care showed a reasonable likelihood of success. All challenged claims (1‑7, 9‑10, 15‑18, 20‑24) are now under review.

Apple Inc.vsVaria Holdings LLC

Varia Holdings LLC requests Director Review of a PTAB decision that found Apple’s RFID‑emulation patent claims unpatentable. The owner contends the Board relied on a new, unsupported “functional emulation” theory not raised in the Petition. The request seeks reversal of the unpatentability findings for all 19 claims.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.vsOura Health Oy et al.

The PTAB granted institution for a high-stakes IPR concerning wearable biosensor technology, specifically smart rings. The Board found sufficient evidence of obviousness (103) and anticipation (102) to proceed with trial on 17 claims.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.vsEVONIK OPERATIONS GMBH et al.

The IPR petition against EVONIK's gas separation membrane technology failed as the Petitioner could not establish unpatentability. The Board found that the combination of cited prior art references lacked a sufficient motivation to combine, upholding the patent's validity.