Western Digital Technologies, Inc. et al. v. Godo Kaisha IP Bridge 1

Comcast Cable Communications, LLC et al.vsEntropic Communications, LLC

Comcast and Entropic Communications filed a joint motion to keep their settlement agreement confidential and to terminate the IPR on patent 11,785,275. The parties cite 35 U.S.C. § 317(b) to protect sensitive business information.

AZURITY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.vsHelsinn Healthcare S.A.

Azurity has filed an IPR petition seeking cancellation of all 23 claims of Helsinn’s U.S. Patent 9,943,515 covering netupitant‑based anti‑emetic regimens, arguing the claims are obvious over prior‑art combinations and lack secondary considerations.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.vsHannibal IP LLC

Samsung and Hannibal IP have jointly moved to terminate IPR2025-01189 after reaching a settlement covering multiple patents. The motion cites lack of a final written decision and the benefits of conserving Board resources.

Amazon.com, Inc. et al.vsAudio Pod IP, LLC

Amazon has filed a Request for Director Review challenging the USPTO’s discretionary denial of its IPR petition on the basis of a new six‑year “settled expectations” rule. The petition argues the rule exceeds statutory authority, violates the APA, and is arbitrary and capricious. Amazon seeks reversal of the denial and institution of the IPR.

Starbucks Corporation et al.vsPi-Design AG et al.

Starbucks and Pi‑Design have reached a settlement and jointly moved to terminate the inter partes review of U.S. Patent No. 8,695,486. The Board is asked to end the proceeding under 35 U.S.C. §317.