Status
Reexamination Certificate Issued
Filed
Aug 4, 2016
Last Updated
Feb 21, 2017
Examiner
Art Unit
2828(Semiconductors, Electrical & Optical Systems)
Requester
Requester Law Firm
Unknown
Requested By
Third Party
Patent OwnerInferred
P.O. Law Firm
Reexam History (41 events)
Feb 22, 2017CCRDYApplication ready for PDX access by participating foreign offices
Feb 21, 2017REEXInput Issue Number and Issue Date for Reexamination
Feb 8, 2017RXPUBSReexam Forwarded to Office of Publications
Jan 31, 2017MRNRCRX - Mail Notice of Intent to Issue a Reexam Certificate
Jan 24, 2017IDSCInformation Disclosure Statement considered
Jan 9, 2017RXLET.Miscellaneous Incoming Letter
Jan 9, 2017RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Jan 9, 2017RXAF/DRReexam - Affidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed by Third Party Requester
Jan 9, 2017RXAF/DRReexam - Affidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed by Third Party Requester
Jan 9, 2017RXA...Response after Non-Final Action
Jan 9, 2017RCCPRX - Concurrent Proceedings Notice
Dec 22, 2016MREXNRX - Mail Examiner Interview Summary Record
Nov 12, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Nov 11, 2016WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Nov 11, 2016RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Nov 9, 2016MR.NFRX - Mail Reexam Non-Final Action
Nov 2, 2016RXFWDXDate Forwarded to Examiner
Oct 3, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Sep 28, 2016PA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Sep 27, 2016RXPA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Sep 27, 2016RXC/SRCertificate of Service
Sep 27, 2016NRX.Notice of Reexam Published in Official Gazette
Sep 27, 2016C.ADCorrespondence Address Change
Aug 31, 2016MREXORX - Mail Ex Parte Request for Reexamination Granted
Aug 22, 2016MRPWPRX - Mail Pilot Waiver Program - Ex Parte Interview Summary
Aug 15, 2016DOCKCase Docketed to Examiner in GAU
Aug 11, 2016MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Aug 11, 2016MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Aug 10, 2016RXRLFReExam Litigation Found
Aug 10, 2016RXPCOMCompletion of Preprocessing - Released to Assigned GAU
Aug 10, 2016RXNREQFDNotice of reexamination request filing date
Aug 10, 2016RXNREQAUNotice of assignment of reexamination request
Aug 10, 2016RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
Aug 10, 2016FTFIFITF set to NO - revise initial setting
Aug 5, 2016RXTTLRPTTitle Report
Aug 4, 2016RXOSUB.RReexamination requested by third party requester
Aug 4, 2016RXOSUBReceipt of Original Ex Parte Reexam Request
Aug 4, 2016RXIDS.Information Disclosure Statement Filed
Aug 4, 2016RXC.ADRReexam - Correspondence Address Change for Third Party Requester
Aug 4, 2016RXAF/DAffidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed
Aug 4, 2016BIG.Entity Status Set To Undiscounted (Initial Default Setting or Status Change)
Prosecution, PTAB & CAFC
PTAB Proceedings (IPR, PGR, CBM, DER)
IPR2015-00748IPR — Institution Denied
Petitioner
Kingbright Electronics Corporation Ltd. et al.
Petition Filed
Feb 18, 2015
Institution
Aug 10, 2015
Terminated
Aug 10, 2015
Federal Circuit (CAFC)
None found
Terminal Disclaimer
Filed — ApprovedJan 3, 2013
Prosecution History
| Date | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2013 | P574 | PARALEGAL OR ELECTRONIC TERMINAL DISCLAIMER APPROVED |
| Jan 3, 2013 | DIST | Terminal Disclaimer Filed |
| Oct 12, 2012 | P575 | Paralegal TD Not accepted |
| Oct 4, 2012 | DIST | Terminal Disclaimer Filed |
Maintenance Fees
Grant
Jul 1, 2014
3.5-yr
Jan 1, 2018
Paid Dec 21, 2017
7.5-yr
Jan 1, 2022
Paid Jan 3, 2022
11.5-yr
Jan 1, 2026
Paid Jan 2, 2026
Expiry
Mar 3, 2031
Entity Status
Large Entity
Expires
Mar 3, 2031 (4.9 yr remaining)
Assignments
AssignmentReel/Frame: 056928/0873Recorded: Jul 21, 2021
From
MICHAEL J. BERGMANNInventor
Oct 19, 2007
BRIAN T. COLLINSInventor
Aug 24, 2007
DAVID T. EMERSONInventor
Oct 23, 2007
CHRISTOPHER P. HUSSELLInventor
Aug 24, 2007
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CREE, INC.
AssignmentReel/Frame: 057017/0311Recorded: Jul 29, 2021
From
CREE, INC.
Mar 1, 2021
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CREELED, INC.
Security InterestReel/Frame: 058983/0001Recorded: Feb 7, 2022
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CREELED, INC.
Feb 7, 2022
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Feb 7, 2022
SMART HIGH RELIABILITY SOLUTIONS, LLC
Feb 7, 2022
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Feb 7, 2022
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CITIZENS BANK, N.A.
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Jun 24, 2025
PENGUIN COMPUTING, INC.
Jun 24, 2025
PENGUIN SOLUTIONS CORPORATION (DE)
Jun 24, 2025
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Jun 24, 2025
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CITIZENS BANK, N.A.
Jun 24, 2025
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To
SMART MODULAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.