On November 8, 2024, ParkerVision, Inc. announced it has filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court. The petition challenges the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's practice of summarily affirming administrative patent invalidations without issuing opinions explaining the reasons for its decisions.
The case stems from ParkerVision's patent dispute with TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. and LG Electronics Inc., where the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) invalidated key claims in ParkerVision's patents. The Federal Circuit subsequently issued a one-word 'affirmed' ruling without explanation, which ParkerVision contends violates Section 144 of the Patent Act requiring judicial 'opinions'.
ParkerVision's CEO, Jeffrey Parker, stated that the lack of a written opinion leaves patent holders without an understanding of why their property rights have been invalidated. The company believes requiring the court to state its reasons will help ensure accountability, transparency, and accuracy, thereby securing the rights of inventors and innovators.
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