DECISION
Denying Petitioner¿¿¿s Request on Rehearing of
Decision Denying Institution of Inter Partes Review
37 C.F.R. ¿¿ 42.71(d) | Jun 19, 2020 | PAPER | BOARD |
Petitioners Updated Mandatory Notice | Apr 8, 2020 | PAPER | PETITIONER |
Petitioner's Request for Rehearing | Nov 4, 2019 | PAPER | PETITIONER |
Decision Denying Institution | Oct 4, 2019 | PAPER | BOARD |
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Patent Owner's Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission Under 37 C.F.R. ¿¿ 42.10(c) - Etai Lahav | Aug 2, 2019 | PAPER | PATENT OWNER |
Affidavit in Support of Petitioner's Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission of C. Campbell | Aug 1, 2019 | EXHIBIT | PETITIONER |
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Patent Owner's Power of Attorney | Apr 9, 2019 | PAPER | PATENT OWNER |
Patent Owner's Mandatory Notice | Apr 9, 2019 | PAPER | PATENT OWNER |
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DECLARATION OF DR. SCOTT THOMPSON IN SUPPORT OF
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PETITION FOR INTER PARTES REVIEW F U.S. PATENT NO. 9,070,719 B2
Claims 1-3, 6-7 | Mar 19, 2019 | PAPER | PETITIONER |
Power of Attorney | Mar 19, 2019 | PAPER | PETITIONER |