Platinum Optics Technology Inc. vs Viavi Solutions Inc.

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ORDER Setting Oral Argument 37 C.F.R. § 42.70

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Dr. Bruce Clemens Dep. Trans

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Joint Stipulation to Revise Scheduling Order

Patent Owner's Response

Declaration of Dr. Bruce Clemens

Curriculum Vitae of Bruce Clemens

Transcript of Deposition of Petitioner's Expert Dr. James Rancourt (June 27, 2023)

Joint Stipulation to Revise Scheduling Order

Notice of Deposition of Dr. James Rancourt

Institution Decision: DECISION Granting Institution of Inter Partes Review 35 U.S.C. § 314, 37 C.F.R. § 42.4

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Viavi Power of Attorney

U.S. Patent No. 11,131,794 to Hendrix et al.

Curriculum Vitae of James D. Rancourt, Ph.D.

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Declaration of Andrew R. Sommer

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Declaration of James D. Rancourt, Ph.D.

Petition for Inter Partes Review of U.S. Patent No. 11,131,794

Petitioner's Power of Attorney