PTAB Denial of Samsung and Google’s Patent Review Requests Highlights Litigation Impact Criteria

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board has rejected the requests from Samsung and Google to review two voice command patents, citing that there is an upcoming trial scheduled as part of parallel infringement litigation against Samsung in the Eastern District of Texas (EDTX). As reported by Law360, this decision underscores the PTAB’s consideration of ongoing litigation when determining whether to institute a review. This refusal adds an additional layer of complexity to Samsung’s legal challenges, as they prepare for a trial later this year. Legal professionals following these developments can refer to the detailed coverage on Law360.