Guangdong Laitu Imaging Technology Co., Ltd. dba Leofoto vs. REALLY RIGHT STUFF, LLC

Explore the PTAB proceeding IPR2023-00853 filed by Guangdong Laitu Imaging Technology Co., Ltd. dba Leofoto on 2023-04-14. This includes filing dates, application numbers, tech centers, patent numbers, and current case status.

Proceeding Overview

Proceeding Number

IPR2023-00853

Filing Date

2023-04-14

Accorded Filing Date

2023-04-14

Institution Decision Date

2023-10-25

Last Modified Date

2024-07-17

Proceeding Type

IPR

Termination Date

2023-10-25

Trial Status

Institution Denied

Parties & Counsel

Petitioner

Guangdong Laitu Imaging Technology Co., Ltd. dba Leofoto

Represented By

Sheerin, Howardet al

Patent Owner / Respondent

REALLY RIGHT STUFF, LLC

Represented By

Russell, Kevinet al

Tribunal & Venue

Tribunal

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (USPTO)

Technology Center

TC 3600 - Transportation, E-Commerce & Construction

Patent Information

1 Patent Involved

Respondent Application Number 13032149

Respondent Patent Number 8398037

External Links

Espacenet

Google Patents

Respondent Inventor Joseph M. Johnson et al

Respondent Tech Center TC 3600 - Transportation, E-Commerce & Construction

Address and Attorney/Agent Information

8 Registered Practitioners

Power of Attorney & Correspondence

Firm / Entity Name CHERNOFF, VILHAUER LLP

Customer Number 152

Address 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 725, PORTLAND, OR, 97201, UNITED STATES

Attorney / Agent Information

Reg #	Name	Phone
24885	Jacob Vilhauer Jr	503-227-5631
28855	Donald Haslett	503-227-5631
30690	John Staples	503-278-3308
38292	Kevin Russell	503-227-5631
40585	Bruce De Kock	503-227-5631
50353	Peter Sabido	503-227-5631
50945	Susan Pitchford	503-227-5631
54405	Kurt Rohlfs	503-227-5631

Proceeding Documents

Notice: refund approved NOTICE

2023-10-30 FILING PARTY: BOARD

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DECISION Denying Institution of Inter Partes Review 35 U.S.C. § 314 Dismissing as Moot Patent Owner’s Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission 37 C.F.R. § 42.10(c) DECISION

2023-10-25 FILING PARTY: BOARD

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EX. 3002 Exhibit

2023-10-25 FILING PARTY: BOARD

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Refund Request OTHER

2023-10-25 FILING PARTY: PETITIONER

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3001

EX. 3001 Exhibit

2023-10-25 FILING PARTY: BOARD

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Guangdong Laitu Imaging Technology Co., Ltd. dba Leofoto vs. REALLY RIGHT STUFF, LLC

Proceeding Overview

Parties & Counsel

Petitioner

Guangdong Laitu Imaging Technology Co., Ltd. dba Leofoto

Represented By

Patent Owner / Respondent

REALLY RIGHT STUFF, LLC

Represented By

Tribunal & Venue

Patent Information

Address and Attorney/Agent Information

Power of Attorney & Correspondence

Attorney / Agent Information

Proceeding Documents

Notice: refund approved NOTICE

DECISION Denying Institution of Inter Partes Review 35 U.S.C. § 314 Dismissing as Moot Patent Owner’s Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission 37 C.F.R. § 42.10(c) DECISION

EX. 3002 Exhibit

Refund Request OTHER

EX. 3001 Exhibit

SECOND UPDATED DECLARATION OF STUART B. LEIJON IN SUPPORT OF PATENT OWNER’S MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION ON BEHALF OF PATENT OWNER REALLY RIGHT STUFF, LLC Exhibit

Power of Attorney for Mr. Stuart Leijon NOTICE

UPDATED DECLARATION OF STUART B. LEIJON IN SUPPORT OF PATENT OWNER’S MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION ON BEHALF OF PATENT OWNER REALLY RIGHT STUFF, LLC Exhibit

Order Conduct of the Proceeding ORDER

PATENT OWNER’S MOTION FOR THE PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF STUART LEIJON MOTION

PATENT OWNER’S MOTION FOR THE PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF STUART LEIJON MOTION

PATENT OWNER’S MOTION FOR THE PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF STUART LEIJON MOTION

DECLARATION OF STUART B. LEIJON IN SUPPORT OF PATENT OWNER’S MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION ON BEHALF OF PATENT OWNER REALLY RIGHT STUFF, LLC Exhibit

PATENT OWNER’S MOTION FOR THE PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF STUART LEIJON MOTION

DECLARATION OF STUART B. LEIJON IN SUPPORT OF PATENT OWNER’S MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION ON BEHALF OF PATENT OWNER REALLY RIGHT STUFF, LLC Exhibit

Exhibit 2004 - Preliminary Response Exhibit

Exhibit 2001 - Preliminary Response Exhibit

Exhibit 2002 - Preliminary Response Exhibit

Preliminary Response POPR

Exhibit 2003 - Preliminary Response Exhibit

Notice : Mandatory Notice NOTICE

Petitioner's Updated Mandatory Notices NOTICE

Petitioner's Updated Mandatory Notices NOTICE

Petitioner's Updated Mandatory Notices NOTICE

Notice: Other NOTICE

Declaration of Howard H. Sheerin attorney for Petitioner Exhibit

YouTube3 Video: Shooting Videos with a DSLR Camera – English (“YouTube3”) Exhibit

Petition : as filed PETITION

Prosecution History for U.S. Patent No. 8,398,037 Exhibit

Transaction History for U.S. Patent No. 8,398,037 Exhibit

Gitzo 2009 sales catalog (“Gitzo 2009”) Exhibit

Notice : Power of Attorney NOTICE

U.S. Patent Publication No. 2008/0224000 (“Yang”) Exhibit

YouTube1 Video: Gitzo Tripods (“YouTube1”) Exhibit

YouTube4 Video: Really Right Stuff L Plate Advantages (“YouTube4”) Exhibit

U.S. Patent No. 8,398,037 (“the ‘037 Patent”) Exhibit

YouTube2 Video: Gitzo G1098 Tripod (“YouTube2”) Exhibit