Year

IP Cases — 2024

6,517 decisions across all jurisdictions

By type: patent 5899 trademark 584 copyright 19 design 15

Page 153 of 218 · 6,517 total

patent instituted · Apr 22, 2024

Applied Concepts Inc. v.Kustom Signals Inc.

· IPR2024-00829

The PTAB granted institution of IPR for 15 claims in a traffic radar system patent (11,194,039) after finding the petitioner demonstrated a reasonable likelihood of proving obviousness over prior art references like Aker and Thomas.

design defendant favorable · Apr 22, 2024

Baskar v.G. Raghu Babu

Madras High Court · 105469614

The plaintiff, who holds a registered industrial design for a 'Forklift Vehicle,' sought an injunction against the respondent, alleging imitation and infringement. The respondents contended that the design was not unique, as it involved attaching a forklift to a conventional tractor already used in agriculture, and their activities were merely assisting farmers. The High Court set aside the ad-interim injunction.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 22, 2024

Tipping Mr Pink Private Limited v.M/S Savera Eats

Delhi High Court - Orders · 99929548

The Delhi High Court granted an interim order in favor of Tipping Mr Pink Private Limited against M/S Savera Eats. The Petitioner sought injunctions against the Respondent for continuing to use the registered 'BURGER SINGH' trademarks after a franchise agreement had been terminated. Given the alleged ongoing infringement and reputational damage, the court appointed a Local Commissioner to conduct a search and seizure of all infringing materials at the Respondent's premises.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 22, 2024

Lt Foods Ltd & Anr. v.Ss Enterprises

Delhi High Court - Orders · 193660834

The Delhi High Court granted an ex parte ad interim injunction in favor of Lt Foods Ltd & Anr. against Ss Enterprises regarding alleged trademark infringement and passing off related to rice products. The court found that the plaintiffs had made out a prima facie case, noting the defendant was distributing empty packaging filled with non-plaintiff's grains. This immediate relief prevents further damage while the main suit proceeds, underscoring the court's willingness to protect established brands against counterfeiting.

patent terminated or settled · Apr 19, 2024

HL Klemove Corporation v.Foras Technologies Limited

· IPR2024-00813

HL Klemove and Foras Technologies have jointly moved to terminate the IPR over U.S. Patent 7,502,958, citing settlement and the lack of any merits decision. The Board is expected to grant the motion under 35 U.S.C. §317(a).

patent instituted · Apr 19, 2024

Google LLC v.Proxense, LLC

· IPR2024-00783

Apple was granted a PTAB order instituting inter partes review of all 20 claims of the ‘289 patent and joining the ongoing Google IPR. The Board found the petition identical to the earlier Google filing and approved joinder without adding new grounds.

patent terminated or settled · Apr 19, 2024

Google LLC v.Proxense, LLC

· IPR2024-00782

Google and Proxense have settled their dispute over U.S. Patent 8,646,042 and jointly moved to terminate the pending IPR. The Board is asked to end the proceeding on grounds of settlement and judicial economy.

patent terminated or settled · Apr 19, 2024

Google LLC v.Proxense, LLC

· IPR2024-00784

Google and Proxense have settled their dispute over U.S. Patent No. 10,073,960 and filed a joint motion to terminate the IPR proceeding.

patent terminated or settled · Apr 19, 2024

Google LLC v.Proxense, LLC

· IPR2024-00783

Google and Proxense have settled their dispute over U.S. Patent 9,679,289 and jointly moved to terminate the inter partes review. The motion stresses settlement, early‑stage status, and judicial economy.

patent instituted · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00777

The USPTO denied Samsung's request for Director Review of the institution decision in IPR2024-00777, leaving the institution of Maxell's patent 11,017,815 B2 in place.

patent · Apr 19, 2024

Google LLC v.Proxense, LLC

· IPR2024-00782

Google and Proxense filed a joint request to keep their settlement agreement confidential and to terminate the IPR. The parties rely on 35 U.S.C. §317(b) and related CFR rules to limit public disclosure.

patent · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00777

Maxell seeks Director Review of the PTAB’s decision to institute Samsung’s IPR against U.S. Patent 11,017,815, alleging abuse of discretion on public‑accessibility findings, prior‑art status, and burden‑shifting. The petition also raises policy concerns over multiple petitions on the same patent.

patent · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00777

Maxell filed a preliminary response urging denial of Samsung’s IPR petition on U.S. Patent 11,017,815, arguing lack of merit, prior‑art duplication, and discretionary factors favoring denial.

patent terminated or settled · Apr 19, 2024

Google LLC v.Proxense, LLC

· IPR2024-00784

Google and Proxense filed a joint request to keep their settlement agreement confidential and to terminate the IPR on Patent 10,073,960. The Board is asked to treat the agreement as business‑confidential under §317(b).

patent · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00777

Maxell seeks Director Review to overturn the PTAB’s institution of an IPR against Samsung, arguing the Board ignored Fintiv factors and misapplied §314(a) after a guidance memo was rescinded. The petition highlights parallel district‑court litigation and requests denial of institution.

patent · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00735

Maxell argues Samsung’s IPR petition should be denied because the prior‑art references are duplicate or cumulative and discretionary factors favor denial, given parallel district‑court litigation.

patent · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00717

Maxell’s preliminary response urges the PTAB to deny Samsung’s IPR petition, arguing the prior art does not teach the dual‑camera standby features and that discretionary factors favor denial.

patent · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00735

Samsung opposes Maxell’s request to overturn the PTAB’s final written decision, asserting no inconsistency in expert testimony and accusing Maxell of strategic gamesmanship. The Board’s earlier findings remain unchallenged.

patent terminated or settled · Apr 19, 2024

ZF Friedrichshafen AG et al. v.Foras Technologies Limited

· IPR2024-00727

ZF Friedrichshafen, its affiliates, and Nissan settled with Foras Technologies, leading to a joint motion to terminate the IPR over patent 7,502,958. The Board granted the termination and sealed the settlement agreement as business‑confidential.

patent terminated or settled · Apr 19, 2024

Google LLC v.Proxense, LLC

· IPR2024-00784

Google and Proxense settled their dispute, leading the PTAB to terminate the IPR over Proxense’s Bluetooth proximity patent.

patent denied · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00735

Samsung seeks Director review of the PTAB’s Final Written Decision finding Maxell’s claims unpatentable, arguing the Board ignored Samsung’s narrow “character” construction used in a district‑court jury trial. The Board denied the request, leaving the unpatentability findings in place.

patent · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00735

Maxell seeks Director Review to overturn the PTAB’s institution of an IPR against Samsung’s home‑networking patent, arguing the Board misapplied discretionary denial standards and ignored key Fintiv factors.

patent · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00735

Maxell challenges the PTAB’s decision to institute Samsung’s IPR over its video‑management patent, alleging procedural abuse and improper burden shifting. The request seeks Director review to overturn the institution.

patent · Apr 19, 2024

ZF Friedrichshafen AG et al. v.Foras Technologies Limited

· IPR2024-00727

ZF Friedrichshafen, its affiliates, and Nissan have jointly moved to keep their settlement agreement confidential under 35 U.S.C. § 317(b) and to withdraw the IPR against Foras Technologies’ U.S. Patent 7,502,958.

patent terminated or settled · Apr 19, 2024

Google LLC v.Proxense, LLC

· IPR2024-00783

Google and Proxense filed a joint motion to terminate their IPR and to keep the settlement agreement confidential under statutory provisions. The parties seek Board protection of the agreement from public disclosure.

patent terminated or settled · Apr 19, 2024

ZF Friedrichshafen AG et al. v.Foras Technologies Limited

· IPR2024-00727

ZF Friedrichshafen, its affiliate, and Nissan have jointly moved to withdraw their IPR against Foras Technologies' vehicle safety patent, citing a settlement and early-stage status of the proceeding.

patent · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00717

Maxell has filed a Director Review request challenging the PTAB’s institution of an IPR against Samsung, arguing the Board misapplied the Fintiv factors and relied on rescinded guidance. The petition seeks to deny institution and extend the filing deadline.

patent denied · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00735

The USPTO Director denied Samsung's request for a Director Review of the institution decision in IPR2024-00735, leaving the original denial of institution in place.

patent denied · Apr 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd et al. v.Maxell, Ltd.

· IPR2024-00735

The USPTO denied Samsung's request for Director Review of the Final Written Decision in IPR2024-00735, leaving the prior decision in place.

patent null · Apr 19, 2024

Vectair Systems Inc. v.Fresh Products, Inc.

· IPR2024-00824

Vectair Systems Inc. filed an opening petition challenging U.S. Patent No. 10,145,098 owned by Fresh Products, Inc. The challenge asserts that claims 1, 19, and 38 are anticipated (Section 102) or obvious (Section 103) based on various prior art references related to urinal screens and deodorizers.

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