Inter Partes Review (IPRs) for Adaptive Headlight System Patent: Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Cars of North America Join the Fray

In the realm of intellectual property battles, the Adaptive Headlight System patent (US11208029B2) has become the center of attention. Following in the footsteps of Volkswagen and Unified Patents, LLC, renowned automakers Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Cars of North America have now made their move by requesting the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to institute Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) against this patent. In this blog post, we'll delve into the recent developments, highlighting the petitions filed by Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Cars of North America, as well as provide a summary of previously filed IPRs pertaining to US11208029B2.

Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Cars of North America's Petitions for IPR:

On May 22, 2023, Porsche Cars of North America submitted a petition for the institution of Inter Partes Review (IPR2023-01122) against the Adaptive Headlight System patent. Not long after, on May 23, 2023, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, et al. filed their own petition for IPR (IPR2023-01126). These requests signify the involvement of major players in the automotive industry, further intensifying the legal battle surrounding the patent.

Summary of Previously Filed IPRs for US11208029B2:

Prior to the recent petitions, there were already notable IPRs related to the Adaptive Headlight System patent. Let's take a brief look at these previously filed cases:

IPR2022-01500: Unified Patents, LLC initiated a petition on September 22, 2022, seeking inter partes review of claims 1, 2, 10–13, 23, and 24 of US11208029B2. The PTAB granted the institution of IPR on May 04, 2023, paving the way for further examination.

IPR2022-01586: On October 03, 2022, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. submitted a petition for inter partes review of claims 1–33 of US11208029B2. The PTAB granted the institution of IPR on May 24, 2023, marking another significant development in the ongoing patent dispute.

IPR2023-01034: An additional petition for Inter Partes Review (IPR2023-01034) was filed, targeting claims 1-33 of the Adaptive Headlight System patent on Jun 08, 2023 by Mercedes-Benz.

The Adaptive Headlight System patent (US11208029B2) continues to be a focal point of legal contention, with Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Cars of North America now entering the scene by requesting Inter Partes Reviews. These recent developments add to the already complex landscape surrounding the patent, which has seen previous IPR petitions from Unified Patents, LLC and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. As the legal battle unfolds, the industry eagerly awaits the PTAB's decisions and their potential implications for the future of adaptive headlight technology.

Stay tuned for more updates on this gripping intellectual property dispute that has captivated the automotive world.