Ashworth Bros Inc v. Laitram LLC

Robert F. Altherr, Jr.

John Hutchins

Christopher B. Roth

Arne M. Olson

Jennifer C. Bailey

Shawn E. Duckworth

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Invalidity Framework analysis

Spiral conveyor patent faces obviousness & anticipation challenges: Pupp & Roinestad cited against 5 claims on combining a no-slip drive with a tapered tower.

Ashworth Bros Inc

Laitram LLC

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Patent Trial and Appeal Board

IPR2020-00593 | Ashworth Bros Inc v. Laitram LLC | Ex Parte

Judge	Cases	Inst. Rate	FWD Inv. Rate
David C McKone	1000+	76%	85%
Eric C Jeschke	200+	61%	85%
Frederick C Laney	700+	80%	83%
Karl D Easthom	1000+	78%	88%
Mitchell G Weatherly	500+	73%	85%
Sheridan K Snedden	500+	65%	73%

Name	Ratings
Banner & Witcoff LTD	L5 B
John Hutchins	L4 A
Robert F. Altherr, Jr.	L1 C
Christopher B. Roth	L1 C

Name	Ratings
Erise IP PA	L5 B
Jennifer C. Bailey	L5 B
Olson & Cepuritis LTD	L1 E
Arne M. Olson	L1 D
Shawn E. Duckworth	-- -- --