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BlackBerry asserted the '713 patent as one of nine patents-in-suit against Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram in the Central District of California. The court addressed § 101 eligibility, dismissing the independent claims of the '713 patent with prejudice while denying dismissal as to dependent claims. The case was terminated/closed on February 16, 2021; the precise termination mechanism is unverified.

BlackBerry asserted the '713 patent as Count III against Snap, one of six patents asserted. The court granted Snap's § 101 motion to dismiss the independent claims of the '713 patent with prejudice, and final judgment in November 2019 dismissed BlackBerry's '713 and '634 claims and Snap's related counterclaims with prejudice. BlackBerry agreed not to pursue claims that Snap infringes the '634 or '713 patents.

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp petitioned for inter partes review of the '713 patent. The Board instituted review and issued a final written decision on October 6, 2020, terminating the proceeding; an IPR certificate issued October 6, 2021.

Snap petitioned for inter partes review of the '713 patent. The Board instituted review on October 8, 2019, but the proceeding was terminated by settlement on November 26, 2019, without a final written decision.