7421847

ControlTec, LLC sued Anthony, Inc. and Hill Phoenix, Inc. in the District of Delaware for patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 271, asserting U.S. Patent Nos. 7,207,181 B2 and 7,421,847 B2 against Anthony Energy Controllers used in commercial refrigeration doors. Docket activity includes the complaint filed July 26, 2024, service on both defendants, pro hac vice appearances, and an extension for defendants' answer.

Anthony, Inc. (and, per the Google Patents record, Dover Corporation and HillPhoenix, Inc.) petitioned for inter partes review of U.S. Patent No. 7,421,847, owned by ControlTec, LLC, challenging all 20 claims on obviousness grounds under 35 U.S.C. § 103. Sources conflict on whether the Board instituted review or the Acting Director denied institution followed by Director Review.