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Requester Law Firm
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Requested By
Third Party
Patent OwnerInferred
P.O. Law Firm
Reexam History (19 events)
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Sep 17, 2026RXTTLRPTTitle Report
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Sep 11, 2026FTFIFITF set to NO - revise initial setting
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Sep 9, 2026WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Sep 9, 2026RXOSUBReceipt of Original Ex Parte Reexam Request
Sep 9, 2026BIG.Entity Status Set To Undiscounted (Initial Default Setting or Status Change)
Sep 9, 2026WIDSInformation Disclosure Statement (IDS) Filed
Sep 9, 2026RXC/SRCertificate of Service
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Prosecution, PTAB & CAFC
PTAB Proceedings (IPR, PGR, CBM, DER)
IPR2024-00398IPR — Final Written Decision
Petitioner
Apple Inc.
Petition Filed
Jan 19, 2024
Institution
Jul 25, 2024
Decision
Jul 3, 2025
Terminated
Jul 3, 2025
Federal Circuit (CAFC)
None found
Terminal Disclaimer
Filed — ApprovedNov 9, 2021
Prosecution History
| Date | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2021 | P574 | PARALEGAL OR ELECTRONIC TERMINAL DISCLAIMER APPROVED |
| Nov 9, 2021 | DIST | Terminal Disclaimer Filed |
Maintenance Fees
Grant
Mar 1, 2022
3.5-yr
Sep 1, 2025
Paid Jan 19, 2026
7.5-yr
Sep 1, 2029
11.5-yr
Sep 1, 2033
Expiry
Sep 29, 2040
Entity Status
Small Entity
Expires
Sep 29, 2040 (14 yr remaining)
Other
USPTO Event: Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed
Assignments
AssignmentReel/Frame: 053942/0521Recorded: Oct 1, 2020
From
RICHARD CUTLERInventor
Feb 11, 2011
JOHN W. HOWARDInventor
Feb 11, 2011
ROBERT M. KENNARDInventor
Feb 10, 2011
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To
THL HOLDING COMPANY, LLC