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Multi-Color Corporation v. Brook & Whittle Ltd. - PGR2025-00025

Explore the PTAB proceeding PGR2025-00025 filed by Multi-Color Corporation against Brook & Whittle Ltd. on Jan 16, 2025. This includes filing dates, application numbers, tech centers, patent numbers, and current case status.

Case Details

Proceeding Number
PGR2025-00025
Filing Date
Jan 16, 2025
Petitioner
Multi-Color Corporation
Respondent
Brook & Whittle Ltd.
Status
Trial Instituted
Respondent Application Number
18103234
Respondent Tech Center
1700
Respondent Patent Number
11961422
Institution Decision Date
Sep 19, 2025

Decision Documents New

Decision documents related to this case provide insights into the outcomes of proceedings. These documents are crucial for understanding the legal determinations and implications for the parties involved.

Document NameFiling DateCategoryFiling Party

Decision Granting Institution of Post-Grant Review

Sep 19, 2025PAPERBOARD

Director Discretionary Decision: Refer

Jul 16, 2025PAPERBOARD

Counsels Involved New

Details of counsels involved in proceeding number PGR2025-00025.

TypeName
Petitioner CounselSchatz, Brettet al
Respondent CounselBaker, W.

Proceeding Documents

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Document NameFiling DateCategoryFiling Party

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Petitioner's Objections to Evidence

Feb 11, 2026PAPERPETITIONER

Declaration of Dr. Maureen Reitman

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

“Gatorade and Cheetos are Among the Pepsi Products Getting a Natural Dye Makeover,” NY Post

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

“Can I Drink Gatorade Past the Best Before Date on the Bottle,” PepsiCo

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

US Patent Application No. 2025/0273094

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

“Nesquik Makes Bottles Easier to Recycle for Consumers,” Nestle

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Email from A. Leonard (Nestle) to S. Figueroa (B+W)

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

PACKAGING EUROPE, Winners of the Sustainability Awards 2024 Announced!, (Nov. 14, 2024).

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

PACKAGING EUROPE, Sustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Brook+Whittle’s Recyclable, Light-Blocking Shrink Sleeve, (Sept. 24, 2024)

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

AWA Sleeve Label Awards 2024 - Winners (October 28, 2024)

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

US Plastics Pact 2023 LinkedIn Post

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

US Plastics Pact 2024 LinkedIn Post

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Brook + Whittle LTD v. Nestle USA, Inc. et al., 2:24-cv-00735-JRG-RSP, Dkt. 1 (Complaint)

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Brook + Whittle LTD v. Nestle USA, Inc. et al., 2:24-cv-00735-JRG-RSP, Dkt. 1, Ex B (Claim Chart)

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

PET-S-09, Evaluation of PET Plaques for Color, Haze and Inclusions

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

US Patent Application No. 18/667,677 September 3 Remarks

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

US Patent Application No. 18/667,677 October 24 Final Rejection

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

“Heat Treatment Impacts on Film Morphology in Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Films,” Kivilcim, Fadime Nulufer, Food Sci. & Nut.

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

“The Amazing Shrink Inks,” Packaging Impressions

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

“Wrinkling-to-delamination Transition in Thin Polymer Films on Compliant Substrates,” Nolte, Adam J., Soft Matter, 2017

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

“Review Article: Stress in Thin Films and Coatings: Current Status, Challenges, and Prospects,” Abadias, Gregory, J. Vac. Sci. Technol. 2018

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

“Product Decoration Technologies: Sleeving,” Finishing & Embellishment

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

“Brook + Whittle’s GreenLabel BlockOut Receives Important Recyclability Recognition and Prequalification,” Brook + Whittle

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

“MCC Receives APR Recognition for recycLabel Roll-Fed Label on PET Bottles,” MultiColor Corp

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

“Trap (printing),” Grokipedia

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Brook + Whittle LTD v. Nestle USA, Inc. et al., 2:24-cv-00735-JRG-RSP, Dkt. 112, Claim Construction Order

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Plastics Forming Enterprises LLC, Laboratory Report #2467 APR PET Benchmark

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Patent Owner's Response

Feb 4, 2026PAPERPATENT OWNER

Declaration of Dr. Scott Phillips

Feb 4, 2026EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Joint Stipulation To Modify Due Dates 2 and 3

Jan 30, 2026PAPERPETITIONER

Transmittal Letter for Exhibits 1044 and 1045

Jan 28, 2026PAPERPETITIONER

EX1044 - APR caustic wash test data relating to the Gatorade label

Jan 28, 2026EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1045 - Email and attached curriculum vitae of Dr. Michael Deible

Jan 28, 2026EXHIBITPETITIONER

ORDER Granting Patent Owner’s Motion for Routine Discovery Denying Patent Owner’s Motion for Additional Discovery 37 C.F.R. §§ 5, 42.51

Jan 23, 2026PAPERBOARD

Patent Owner's Reply to Motion to Compel

Dec 31, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

Petitioners Amended Response to Patent Owners Motion to Compel

Dec 29, 2025PAPERPETITIONER

EX1040 - Privilege Log and Identified Documents_Part 1

Dec 29, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1041 - Privilege Log and Identified Documents_Part 2

Dec 29, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1042 - Privilege Log and Identified Documents_Part 3

Dec 29, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1043 - Privilege Log and Identified Documents_Part 4

Dec 29, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex. 3004 Attorney Correspondence Leave to File Amended Response

Dec 23, 2025EXHIBITBOARD

Ex. 3003 Attorney Correspondence Leave to File Reply

Dec 23, 2025EXHIBITBOARD

Order: Granting-in-Part and Denying-in-Part Patent Owner’s Motion to File a Reply Brief etc.

Dec 23, 2025PAPERBOARD

Petitioners Response to Patent Owners Motion to Compel

Dec 17, 2025PAPERPETITIONER

Privilege Log

Dec 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Joint Stipulation to Modify Due Dates 1, 2, and 3

Dec 10, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

Patent Owner's Motion to Compel Expert Declarant Communications

Dec 10, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

Deposition Transcript of A. Craig Bushman

Dec 10, 2025EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Deposition Transcript of Dr. Michael Deible

Dec 10, 2025EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Transmittal Letter for EX1038

Dec 5, 2025PAPERPETITIONER

EX1038 APR Summation Report 5-01-19

Dec 5, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1033 - 3191115 images

Dec 3, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1034 - 3191157 images

Dec 3, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1035 - 3191167 images

Dec 3, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1036 - 3191176 images

Dec 3, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1037 Test Development Images

Dec 3, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Order: Other

Nov 24, 2025PAPERBOARD

Patent Owner's Amended Notice of Deposition of Dr. Michael Deible

Nov 20, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

Patent Owner's Notice of Deposition of Craig Bushman

Nov 18, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

Patent Owner's Notice of Deposition of Dr. Michael Deible

Nov 18, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

Transmittal Letter for EX1028

Nov 4, 2025PAPERPETITIONER

EX1028 PET-P-00_PET Standard Laboratory Processing Practices_Revision Date 09.17.2019

Nov 4, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Patent Owner's Opposition to Petitioner's Motion to Submit Supplemental Information

Oct 29, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

Petitioner's Motion to Submit Supplemental Information

Oct 24, 2025PAPERPETITIONER

EX1027 PET_Critical_Guidance_Labels_Closures_PET-CG-02

Oct 24, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1029 PET_Materials_Balance_PET-S-04

Oct 24, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1030 PET_Labels_Wash_Water_Eval_PET-S-01

Oct 24, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1031 GEN-TM-7A-B Caustic Evaluation PET SSL

Oct 24, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1032 Supplemental Declaration of Dr. Michael Deible

Oct 24, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Patent Owner's Objections to Evidence

Oct 3, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

Decision Granting Institution of Post-Grant Review

Sep 19, 2025PAPERBOARD

Scheduling Order

Sep 19, 2025PAPERBOARD

Mitchell

Sep 19, 2025EXHIBITBOARD

Patent Owner's Sur-Reply

Aug 7, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

Petitioner's Reply to Patent Owner's Preliminary Response

Jul 31, 2025PAPERPETITIONER

Ex. 3001 Attorney Correspondence

Jul 28, 2025EXHIBITBOARD

Order: Conduct of Proceeding

Jul 28, 2025PAPERBOARD

Director Discretionary Decision: Refer

Jul 16, 2025PAPERBOARD

Patent Owner's Preliminary Response

Jun 23, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

PET Opposition to Discretionary Denial

Jun 23, 2025PAPERPETITIONER

EX1021 - Second Declaration of Mr. Craig Bushman

Jun 23, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1022 - BW Litigation Defendant's Motion to Stay

Jun 23, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1023 - BW Litigation Nestle Motion to Dismiss

Jun 23, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1024 - BW Litigation Fuji Motion to Dismiss

Jun 23, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1025 - BW Litigation Complaint

Jun 23, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

EX1026 - Prosecution History of the 677 Application

Jun 23, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Patent Owner's Request for Discretionary Denial

May 21, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

"Going for Gold," Multi-Color Corporation

May 21, 2025EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

"NESCAFE® Debuts Gold Espresso and Ice Roast Instant Coffee in the U.S., Offering Rich Variety for Every Occasion," Nestle

May 21, 2025EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

recycLABEL™ Shrink Sleeve brochure, Multi-Color Corporation

May 21, 2025EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

"Labeled with Care - Sustainability Update," Multi-Color Corporation

May 21, 2025EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

'Nestle to use recyclable, light-blocking shrink sleeves on some beverage products," Packaging Dive

May 21, 2025EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Brook + Whittle LTD v. Nestle USA, Inc. et al. , 2:24-cv-00735- JRG-RSP

May 21, 2025EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Brook + Whittle LTD v. Nestle USA, Inc. et al. , 2:24-cv-00735- JRG-RSP, D.I. 16

May 21, 2025EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Brook + Whittle LTD v. Nestle USA, Inc. et al. , 2:24-cv-00735- JRG-RSP, D.I. 50

May 21, 2025EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

Brook + Whittle LTD v. Nestle USA, Inc. et al. , 2:24-cv-00735- JRG-RSP, D.I. 51

May 21, 2025EXHIBITPATENT OWNER

(Corrected) Ex1001 - US11961422

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1002 - US11961422 Filing History

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1003 - Petitioner Gatorade Label

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1004 - Petitioner Febreze Label

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1005 - PET-CG-02 Critical Guidance Protocol

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1006 - PET-P-00 PET Standard Laboratory Processing Practices

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1007 - PET-S-04 PET Package Materials Balance Test

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1008 - PET-S-01 PET Label Wash Water Test

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1009 - RES-LBL-2 APR Shrink Sleeve Labels Resource Document

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1010 - SORT-B-01 APR NIR Sort Protocol Evaluation

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1011 - SORT-B-03 APR Metal Sort Protocol Evaluation

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1012 - RD-TM-210-4 Caustic Evaluation PET SSL

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1013 - Bushman Declaration

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1014 - Deible Declaration

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1015 - ASTM D2732

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1016 - EL62 PET Film

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1017 - Andy Sharp - Why you should switch to light-blocking shrink sleeves

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex1018 - APR Letter to Dr Henderson

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Correcetd) Ex1019 - ChemSHIELD Silver Ink Data Sheet

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

(Corrected) Ex 1020 US Patent Publication 20170223879

Apr 17, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Petitioner's Corrected Exhibit List

Apr 17, 2025PAPERPETITIONER

Notice: NOTICE OF FILING DATE ACCORDED TO PETITION AND TIME FOR FILING PATENT OWNER PRELIMINARY RESPONSE

Mar 21, 2025PAPERBOARD

Notice: Power of Attorney

Feb 6, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

Notice: Mandatory Notice

Feb 6, 2025PAPERPATENT OWNER

Ex1001 - US11961422

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1002 - US11961422 Filing History

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1003 - Petitioner Gatorade Label

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1004 - Petitioner Febreze Label

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1005 - PET-CG-02 Critical Guidance Protocol

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1006 - PET-P-00 PET Standard Laboratory Processing Practices

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1007 - PET-S-04 PET Package Materials Balance Test

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1008 - PET-S-01 PET Label Wash Water Test

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1009 - RES-LBL-2 APR Shrink Sleeve Labels Resource Document

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1010 - SORT-B-01 APR NIR Sort Protocol Evaluation

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1011 - SORT-B-03 APR Metal Sort Protocol Evaluation

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1012 - RD-TM-210-4 Caustic Evaluation PET SSL

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1015 - ASTM D2732

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1016 - EL62 PET Film

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1017 - Andy Sharp - Why you should switch to light-blocking shrink sleeve

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1018 - APR Letter to Dr Henderson

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Ex1019 - ChemSHIELD Silver Ink Data Sheet

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Notice: Power of Attorney

Jan 16, 2025PAPERPETITIONER

Ex1013 - Bushman Declaration

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER

Petition: as filed

Jan 16, 2025PAPERPETITIONER

Ex1014 - Deible Declaration

Jan 16, 2025EXHIBITPETITIONER