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US9207748B2 - Dynamic wireless channel bonding based on quality of service - Google Patents
(February 9 2016) A system and method for dynamic wireless channel bonding based on quality of service is disclosed. A base station of a cellular network may receive a request from an access terminal to establish a wireless connection with the base station. The base station may identify the access terminal. Upon identifying the access terminal, the base station may also identify a quality of service (QoS) associated with the access terminal. Based on the identified QoS, the base station may then determine a number of channels to be bonded together to establish the wireless connection with the access terminal. The channels may be bonded together dynamically, in real time, and may be contiguous or non-contiguous channels.
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(February 9 2016) A system and method for dynamic wireless channel bonding based on quality of service is disclosed. A base station of a cellular network may receive a request from an access terminal to establish a wireless connection with the base station. The base station may identify the access terminal. Upon identifying the access terminal, the base station may also identify a quality of service (QoS) associated with the access terminal. Based on the identified QoS, the base station may then determine a number of channels to be bonded together to establish the wireless connection with the access terminal. The channels may be bonded together dynamically, in real time, and may be contiguous or non-contiguous channels.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US9207748B2/en

Inter Partes Review (IPR) Case: IPR2022-00003 - Unified Patents
(October 1 2021) IPR2022-00003. This is an Inter Partes Review (IPR) case that was filed on 10/1/2021 regarding U.S. Patent No. 10,911,281. This patent is owned by Inventel LLC. The petitioner is Apple Inc. The challenged claims are claims 1-6. The status is "Final Written Decision" with a decision date of 12/29/2022. This case is related to the litigation case Apple Inc. v. Inventel LLC, 6:21-cv-00569 (WDTX).
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A: The patent at issue is US Patent 9,207,748, titled "Dynamic wireless channel bonding based on quality of service." This patent describes a system and method for improving wireless communication efficiency. Specifically, a base station in a cellular network receives a request from an access terminal (e.g., a mobile device) to establish a wireless connection. Upon identifying the access terminal and its associated Quality of Service (QoS), the base station dynamically determines the number of channels to bond together for the wireless connection. These channels can be contiguous or non-contiguous and are bonded in real-time.

Case Overview and Background

This patent infringement litigation was initiated by Integral Wireless Technologies LLC against Lucid Group, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division, on March 12, 2026. Integral Wireless Technologies LLC is identified as a Patent Assertion Entity (PAE) or non-practicing entity (NPE) that acquires and asserts patent portfolios, having received a significant number of patents from Intellectual Ventures LLC (IV), a known patent monetization firm. Lucid Group, Inc. is a prominent electric vehicle manufacturer. The alleged infringement likely pertains to wireless communication features within Lucid's electric vehicles, though the specific accused products are not detailed in publicly available summaries of the complaint.

The patent asserted in this case is U.S. Patent No. 9,207,748, titled "Dynamic wireless channel bonding based on quality of service." This patent describes a technology where a cellular network's base station dynamically establishes a wireless connection with an access terminal by determining and bonding a number of contiguous or non-contiguous channels in real-time, based on the access terminal's identified Quality of Service (QoS). The case is assigned to District Judge Rodney Gilstrap, a well-known judge in the Eastern District of Texas, which is a popular venue for patent plaintiffs due to its reputation for efficient case management, speed to trial, and historically plaintiff-friendly outcomes. The Eastern District of Texas has recently re-emerged as the top patent litigation forum for overall and NPE litigation.

This case is notable as it represents an assertion by a PAE, Integral Wireless Technologies LLC, against an operating company in the rapidly expanding electric vehicle industry. The plaintiff's acquisition of patents from Intellectual Ventures LLC highlights a common pattern of patent monetization. The choice of the Eastern District of Texas and the assignment to Judge Gilstrap are also significant, as the district continues to be a focal point for high-volume patent litigation. As of the current date, there are no publicly identified Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings specifically challenging U.S. Patent No. 9,207,748.

Patent Infringement Litigation: Integral Wireless Technologies LLC v. Lucid Group, Inc.

Case Caption: Integral Wireless Technologies LLC v. Lucid Group, Inc.
Case Number: 2:26-cv-00198
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Patent at Issue: U.S. Patent No. 9,207,748

This patent infringement litigation, filed in the Eastern District of Texas, is in its early stages.

Key Legal Developments and Outcome:

Filing & Initial Pleadings:

• Complaint Filed (2026-03-12): Integral Wireless Technologies LLC filed a complaint for patent infringement against Lucid Group, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The complaint alleges infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,207,748, among potentially others. The nature of the suit is classified as "Property Rights - Patent" with the cause of action being 35 U.S.C. § 271 for patent infringement.

Pre-trial Motions of Substance:

• Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint Granted (2026-04-06): An unopposed application for an extension of time to answer the complaint was granted.
• Consolidation Order (2026-04-23): District Judge Rodney Gilstrap issued a consolidation order, consolidating the above-captioned case (2:26-cv-00198) with other related cases for all pretrial issues. Case No. 2:26-cv-00198 was designated as the Lead Case. Individual cases remain active for trial.
• Order Granting Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint (2026-04-28): An order was issued granting Plaintiff Integral Wireless Technologies LLC's opposed motion for leave to amend its First Amended Complaint.

Claim Construction (Markman) Outcomes:

• As of May 28, 2026, the case is in its early stages, and there have been no public developments regarding claim construction (Markman) outcomes.

Discovery Milestones with Strategic Significance:

• Scheduling/Case Management Conference Set (2026-04-23): A Scheduling/Case Management Conference was set for May 28, 2026, at 9:30 AM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap.

Trial Events, Verdict, and Post-Trial Motions:

• The case has not yet reached the trial stage.

Settlement, Dismissal, Judgment, or Appeal:

• The case is currently active and ongoing.

Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR Proceedings on Asserted Patents:

• A search of the USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) records for U.S. Patent No. 9,207,748 as of May 28, 2026, did not yield any active or completed Inter Partes Review (IPR) or Post-Grant Review (PGR) proceedings directly referencing this patent number.

The plaintiff, Integral Wireless Technologies LLC, in the patent infringement case 2:26-cv-00198 in the Texas Eastern District Court, is represented by the following counsel:

• James Francis McDonough, III

  • Role: Likely lead counsel or significant counsel.
  • Firm: Rozier Hardt McDonough PLLC, Dallas, Texas.
  • Experience Note: James McDonough III has extensive experience in patent litigation, particularly in the Eastern District of Texas, representing both patentees and defendants.

• Carey Matthew Rozier

  • Role: Likely lead counsel or significant counsel.
  • Firm: Rozier Hardt McDonough PLLC, Dallas, Texas.
  • Experience Note: Carey Rozier is a patent litigator with a focus on high-stakes cases and has appeared in numerous patent infringement matters.

• Jonathan Lloyd Hardt

  • Role: Likely lead counsel or significant counsel.
  • Firm: Rozier Hardt McDonough PLLC, Dallas, Texas.
  • Experience Note: Jonathan Hardt is a patent attorney involved in complex patent litigation, including in the Eastern District of Texas.

In the patent infringement case Integral Wireless Technologies LLC v. Lucid Group, Inc., filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas under case number 2:26-cv-00198, the defendant, Lucid Group, Inc., has appeared through the following counsel:

• Marvin V. Miller Jr. (Lead Counsel)

  • Firm: Miller, Egan, Campbell, & Younger, P.C.
  • Office Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Notable Experience: Miller is a highly experienced trial lawyer focusing on patent and intellectual property litigation. He has represented numerous technology companies in high-stakes disputes, often in the Eastern District of Texas.

• Michael E. Wilson (Lead Counsel)

  • Firm: Miller, Egan, Campbell, & Younger, P.C.
  • Office Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Notable Experience: Wilson specializes in patent litigation and has a strong track record representing clients in complex technology disputes, including jury trials in patent-heavy jurisdictions like the Eastern District of Texas.

• Robert L. Campbell (Lead Counsel)

  • Firm: Miller, Egan, Campbell, & Younger, P.C.
  • Office Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Notable Experience: Campbell's practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, and he has significant experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement actions.

• Wesley W. Hill (Local Counsel)

  • Firm: Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC
  • Office Location: Longview, Texas
  • Notable Experience: Hill is a well-known local counsel in the Eastern District of Texas, frequently appearing in patent cases before Judge Rodney Gilstrap and other judges in the district. He has extensive experience with the local rules and procedures of the court.

(Information based on publicly available docket entries for 2:26-cv-00198 in the Eastern District of Texas and firm websites for the identified attorneys).