Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. v. Acorn Semi, LLC

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Case Number:

IPR2020-01205

Case Type:

IPR

Status:

Final Written Decision

Petitioner:

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Patent Owner:

Acorn Semi, LLC

Patent Number:

9461167

Tech Center:

2800

  1. January 13, 2022

    Samsung Strikes Down Some Patents Tied To $25M Trial Loss

    The Patent Trial and Appeal Board gave Samsung a partial win in its efforts to wipe out claims in patents that cover a technique to minimize contact resistance between microchips in small devices, almost eight months after an Eastern District of Texas jury said Samsung infringes them to the tune of at least $25 million.

  2. October 13, 2021

    Propriety Of Testimony In Samsung IPRs Riles PTAB Judge

    The Patent Trial and Appeal Board on Wednesday pushed back on Samsung's argument that testimony from a fact witness for Acorn Semi LLC should be excluded in its bids to invalidate five Acorn semiconductor patents as being obvious or anticipated.