Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. et al. vs. Champion Power Equipment, Inc.
Explore the PTAB proceeding IPR2025-01272 filed by Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. et al. on 2025-07-30. This includes filing dates, application numbers, tech centers, patent numbers, and current case status.
Proceeding Overview
Proceeding Number
IPR2025-01272
Filing Date
2025-07-30
Accorded Filing Date
2025-07-30
Institution Decision Date
2026-01-27
Last Modified Date
2026-03-26
Proceeding Type
IPR
Termination Date
2026-01-27
Trial Status
Discretionary Denial
Parties & Counsel
Petitioner
Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. et al.
Represented By
Dodd, Kimberlyet alPatent Owner / Respondent
Champion Power Equipment, Inc.
Represented By
STALEY, JOSEPHet alTribunal & Venue
Tribunal
Patent Trial and Appeal Board (USPTO)
Technology Center
TC 3700 - Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
Patent Information
Respondent Application Number
16783455
Respondent Patent Number
11492985
External Links
Respondent Inventor
Mark J. Sarder et al
Respondent Tech Center
TC 3700 - Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
Address and Attorney/Agent Information
Power of Attorney & Correspondence
Firm
/ Entity Name
ZIOLKOWSKI PATENT SOLUTIONS GROUP, SC (ZPS)
Customer
Number
26629
Address
136 S WISCONSIN ST, PORT WASHINGTON, WI, 53074, UNITED STATES
Attorney / Agent Information
| Reg # | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 38368 | Timothy Ziolkowski | 262-268-8100 |
| 71459 | Jacob Fritz | 262-268-8100 |
Proceeding Documents
133
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Notice: refund approved NOTICE
2026-03-26
FILING PARTY: BOARD
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Request for Refund of Post Institution Fees OTHER
2026-03-23
FILING PARTY: PETITIONER
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Director Discretionary Decision: Deny RESPONSE
2026-01-27
FILING PARTY: BOARD
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Order: Settlement as to Harbor Freight Tools USA Inc. and MWE Investments, LLC 35 U.S.C. sec. 317; 37 C.F.R. secs. 42.72, 42.74 ORDER
2026-01-20
FILING PARTY: BOARD
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Patent Owners Briefing on Impact of Revvo and Tesla Decisions OTHER
2026-01-20
FILING PARTY: PATENT OWNER