Case Number:

IPR2017-00472

Case Type:

IPR

Status:

Final Written Decision

Petitioner:

Fox Factory, Inc.

Patent Owner:

SRAM, LLC

Patent Number:

9,182,027

Tech Center:

3600

1. Filed: December 20, 2016 00:00

   Coverage

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