Vidal, presiding over the case, granted Ford and Honda’s requests for director review, setting the stage for a legal showdown. However, PTAB’s decision to deny review aligned with precedent set forth in the General Plastic ruling of 2017. This ruling empowers the board with discretion to reject review requests for patents already under challenge, considering various factors including the relationship between challengers.
Vidal Told PTAB Rightly Denied Ford, Honda Cases: A Multifaceted Legal Landscape
The legal saga further unfolds as Neo Wireless asserts its patents in infringement cases against multiple automakers, consolidating the disputes in a multidistrict litigation in Michigan’s Eastern District. Recent developments saw a panel of administrative judges terminating a case involving Ford, GM, Nissan, Tesla, and Honda, citing a settlement on a separate patent with Neo Wireless.
Silence Amidst the Storm
As the legal tempest rages on, counsel for the involved parties remained tight-lipped, offering no immediate comments on the unfolding events. The patents under scrutiny, namely U.S. Patent Nos. 10,447,450; 10,771,302; and 10,965,512, stand as pivotal points in this intricate legal battle.
