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BlackBerry asserted 7,372,961 among seven patents against Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. A Rule 54(b) final judgment entered for defendants as to U.S. 8,296,351 and 8,676,929 under § 101; remaining claims, including any '961 count, were later dismissed with prejudice by stipulation on 2021-02-16.
BlackBerry asserted the '351 and '929 patents against Snap Inc. in a case consolidated with the Facebook action. The court found the '351 claims invalid under § 101, and final judgment was entered November 15, 2019.
BlackBerry asserted U.S. Patent No. 8,296,351, among five patents, against Twitter. After Twitter moved to dismiss on collateral estoppel grounds, the court granted a joint stipulation to vacate the prior invalidation order and dismiss all claims and counterclaims with prejudice on January 2, 2020.
Inter partes review petition by Facebook, Inc., with WhatsApp Inc. listed as a related petitioner, against BlackBerry Limited concerning U.S. Patent No. 8,296,351. The Board issued a Final Written Decision; the proceeding terminated December 1, 2020.
Inter partes review concerning U.S. Patent No. 8,296,351. Petitioner was not confirmed; the proceeding was not instituted on the merits.
Snap Inc. petitioned for inter partes review against BlackBerry Limited concerning U.S. Patent No. 8,296,351. The Board denied institution on July 13, 2020, and also denied joinder to IPR2019-00941.