Following up on a previous blog post explaining why the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is denying institution of inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) proceedings based on a co-pending ITC Section 337 investigation, our colleagues Adam …
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Status:  Withdrawn and Refiled

Acquirer:  Wise Road Capital LTD (China)

Acquired:  Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (US)

Value:  US$1.4 billion

Industry:  Semiconductors…
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August 9, 2012, in a decision regarding a petition filed by Kiss Nail Products, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied institution of post-grant review (PGR) of a Lashify, Inc. patent directed to artificial eyelash extensions in view of a co-pending ITC…
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Status:  Not a Covered Transaction

Acquirer:  CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp. (Cayman Islands)

Acquired:  Quanergy Systems, Inc. (US)

Value:  US$1.4 billion

Industry:  Autonomous Vehicles; Artificial Intelligence; Internet of Things…
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Status:  Clearance

Acquirer:  Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan)

Acquired:  CARMERA, Inc. (U.S.)

Value:  Undisclosed

Industry:  Autonomous Vehicles…
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Status:  Investigation

Acquirer:  Sina Corporation (China)

Acquired:   TuSimple Holdings Inc. (US)

Value:  Unknown

Industry:  Autonomous Vehicles…
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On July 14, 2021, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) was passed unanimously by the US Senate. It now moves to the House, where it is expected to pass easily – a previous version of the bill passed 406-3…
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