Valeo North America Inc v. Schaeffler Technologies Ag & Co KG

Robert C. Mattson

Philippe J. C. Signore

Lisa Mandrusiak

Frank A. Delucia

Justin J. Oliver

Stephen K. Yam

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Torque converter vibration absorber patent challenged: Eckel & Nester cited as obviousness prior art against all 13 claims for overtuning in lubricating oil.

Valeo North America Inc

Schaeffler Technologies AG

Valeo Embrayages

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IPR2016-00502 | Valeo North America Inc v. Schaeffler Technologies Ag & Co KG | Ex Parte

Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Judge	Cases	Inst. Rate	FWD Inv. Rate
James J Mayberry	400+	61%	84%
Josiah C Cocks	600+	62%	87%
Michael W Kim	400+	69%	80%

Name	Ratings
Valeo North America Inc	L4 B
Valeo Embrayages	L4 B

Name	Ratings
Oblon McClelland Maier & Neustadt LLP	L5 E
Robert C. Mattson	L4 B
Philippe J. C. Signore	-- -- --
Lisa Mandrusiak	-- -- --

Name	Ratings
Merchant & Gould	L5 A
Frank A. Delucia	L1 B
Venable LLP	L5 A
Justin J. Oliver	L5 A
Stephen K. Yam	-- -- --