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90/013,882Method and apparatus for controlling multimedia players in a multi-zone system7,571,014Closed

Status

Reexamination Certificate Issued

Filed

Dec 27, 2016

Last Updated

Aug 31, 2017

Art Unit

3992

Requester

Unknown

Requester Law Firm

Jackson Walker, LLP

Requested By

Third Party

P.O. Law Firm

Akerman, LLP

Sector (CPC)

HElectrical & Electronic
H04Telecommunications
H04SStereophonic Systems

USPC

700Data Processing: Generic Control Systems Or Specific Applications

Reexam History (124 events)

Sep 1, 2017CCRDYApplication ready for PDX access by participating foreign offices
Aug 31, 2017REEXInput Issue Number and Issue Date for Reexamination
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Prosecution, PTAB & CAFC

PTAB Proceedings (IPR, PGR, CBM, DER)

IPR2026-00021IPR — Discretionary Denial

Petitioner

Google LLC

Petition Filed

Oct 15, 2025

Institution

Feb 10, 2026

Decision

Feb 10, 2026

Terminated

Feb 10, 2026

Federal Circuit (CAFC)

None found

Terminal Disclaimer

None found

Prosecution History

None found

Maintenance Fees

Grant
Aug 4, 2009
3.5-yr
Feb 4, 2013
7.5-yr
Feb 4, 2017
11.5-yr
Feb 4, 2021
Paid Jan 25, 2021
Expiry
Jun 1, 2027

Entity Status

Large Entity

Expires

Jun 1, 2027 (1.2 yr remaining)

Term Adjustment

+1091 days (~3.0 yr)

Assignments

200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022FiledROBERT A. LAMBOURNEROBERT A. LAMBOURNENICHOLAS A. J. MILLINGTONSONOS, INC.SILICON VALLEY BANKSONOS, INC.JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.SILICON VALLEY BANKReleaseSONOS, INC.Security InterestGORDON BROTHERS FINANCE COMPANYReleaseJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.Release
AssignmentReel/Frame: 015443/0654Recorded: Jun 5, 2004

From

ROBERT A. LAMBOURNEInventor
Jun 5, 2004
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To

SONOS, INC.

OtherReel/Frame: 017664/0836Recorded: May 24, 2006

From

SONOS, INC.
May 16, 2006
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To

SILICON VALLEY BANK

AssignmentReel/Frame: 028345/0881Recorded: Jun 8, 2012

From

ROBERT A. LAMBOURNEInventor
Aug 29, 2008
NICHOLAS A. J. MILLINGTONInventor
Aug 29, 2008
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To

SONOS, INC.

ReleaseReel/Frame: 023998/0778Recorded: Feb 26, 2010

From

SILICON VALLEY BANK
Feb 24, 2010
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To

SONOS, INC.

OtherReel/Frame: 037112/0014Recorded: Nov 15, 2015

From

SONOS, INC.
Oct 28, 2015
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To

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

Security InterestReel/Frame: 038329/0253Recorded: Apr 1, 2016

From

SONOS, INC.
Mar 30, 2016
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To

GORDON BROTHERS FINANCE COMPANY

ReleaseReel/Frame: 046625/0882Recorded: Jul 25, 2018

From

GORDON BROTHERS FINANCE COMPANY
Jul 20, 2018
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To

SONOS, INC.

ReleaseReel/Frame: 058213/0597Recorded: Oct 18, 2021

From

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Oct 13, 2021
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To

SONOS, INC.

OtherReel/Frame: 058123/0206Recorded: Oct 15, 2021

From

SONOS, INC.
Oct 13, 2021
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To

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.