Status
Reexam - Request Ready for Ex Parte Action
Filed
May 27, 2026
Pre-Order Paper
None filed
Last Updated
Sep 24, 2026
Examiner
Art Unit
Requester
Requester Law Firm
Requested By
Third Party
Patent Owner
Patent Owner Law Firm
Reexam History (22 events)
Sep 24, 2026RXFWDXDate Forwarded to Examiner
Aug 13, 2026RXPA..Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Jul 23, 2026MREXORX - Mail Ex Parte Request for Reexamination Granted
Jun 11, 2026DOCKCase Docketed to Examiner in GAU
Jun 10, 2026COMPApplication Is Now Complete
Jun 10, 2026MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Jun 10, 2026MRXNReexamination Formalities Notice Mailed
Jun 9, 2026RXNREQFDNotice of reexamination request filing date
Jun 9, 2026RXNREQAUNotice of assignment of reexamination request
Jun 9, 2026RXPCOMCompletion of Preprocessing - Released to Assigned GAU
May 28, 2026RXRLFReExam Litigation Found
May 28, 2026PRXRParalegal Reexam Review Complete
May 28, 2026RXLITSRReexam Litigation Search Conducted
May 28, 2026FTFIFITF set to NO - revise initial setting
May 27, 2026BIG.Entity Status Set To Undiscounted (Initial Default Setting or Status Change)
May 27, 2026RXOSUB.RReexamination requested by third party requester
May 27, 2026RXAF/DRReexam - Affidavit(s), Declaration(s) and/or Exhibit(s) Filed by Third Party Requester
May 27, 2026RXC/SRCertificate of Service
May 27, 2026RXO_40Receipt of Orig. Ex Parte Reexam Request Less Than 40 Pages-Rule 1.20(c )(1)
May 27, 2026RXOSUBReceipt of Original Ex Parte Reexam Request
May 27, 2026RXC/SRCertificate of Service
May 27, 2026RXIDS.RReexam - Information Disclosure Statement Filed by Third Party Requester
Prosecution, PTAB & CAFC
PTAB Proceedings (IPR, PGR, CBM, DER)
None found
Federal Circuit (CAFC)
None found
Terminal Disclaimer
Filed — ApprovedSep 5, 2017
Prosecution History
| Date | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2017 | P574 | PARALEGAL OR ELECTRONIC TERMINAL DISCLAIMER APPROVED |
| Sep 5, 2017 | DIST | Terminal Disclaimer Filed |
Maintenance Fees
Grant
Jan 16, 2018
3.5-yr
Jul 16, 2021
Paid Jul 16, 2021
7.5-yr
Jul 16, 2025
Paid Jan 16, 2025
11.5-yr
Jul 16, 2029
Expiry
Jan 26, 2037
Entity Status
Large Entity
Expires
Jan 26, 2037 (10.6 yr remaining)
Assignments
AssignmentReel/Frame: 053357/0053Recorded: Jul 30, 2020
From
COLIN FREESERInventor
Feb 6, 2006
SAMUEL HENDONInventor
Feb 6, 2006
→
To
SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES, INC.
AssignmentReel/Frame: 053358/0644Recorded: Jul 30, 2020
From
SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES, INC.
Aug 28, 2007
→
To
OPEN INVENTION NETWORK LLC
AssignmentReel/Frame: 062800/0890Recorded: Feb 24, 2023
From
OPEN INVENTION NETWORK LLC
Dec 15, 2022
→
To
NEC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
AssignmentReel/Frame: 062800/0854Recorded: Feb 24, 2023
From
NEC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Feb 2, 2023
→
To
NEC CORPORATION
AssignmentReel/Frame: 063349/0459Recorded: Apr 17, 2023
From
NEC CORPORATION
Apr 14, 2023
→
To
NEC ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD.
AssignmentReel/Frame: 066376/0276Recorded: Jan 27, 2024
From
NEC ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD.
Jan 18, 2024
→
To
IP WAVE PTE LTD.
AssignmentReel/Frame: 067944/0332Recorded: Jun 27, 2024
From
IP WAVE PTE LTD.
Mar 5, 2024
→
To
CLOUD BYTE LLC.