Apple Inc. vs. Secure Communication Technologies, LLC
Explore the PTAB proceeding IPR2026-00446 filed by Apple Inc. on 2026-08-25. This includes filing dates, application numbers, tech centers, patent numbers, and current case status.
Proceeding Overview
Proceeding Number
IPR2026-00446
Filing Date
2026-08-25
Accorded Filing Date
2026-08-25
Institution Decision Date
—
Last Modified Date
2026-09-28
Proceeding Type
IPR
Termination Date
—
Trial Status
Pending
Parties & Counsel
Petitioner
Apple Inc.
Represented By
Bemben, Richardet alPatent Owner / Respondent
Secure Communication Technologies, LLC
Represented By
BUMGARDNER, BRENTet alTribunal & Venue
Tribunal
Patent Trial and Appeal Board (USPTO)
Technology Center
TC 2400 - Computer Networks, Multiplex & Cybersecurity
Patent Information
Respondent Application Number
17366826
Respondent Patent Number
11443344
External Links
Respondent Inventor
James A. Proctor JR. et al
Respondent Tech Center
TC 2400 - Computer Networks, Multiplex & Cybersecurity
Address and Attorney/Agent Information
Power of Attorney & Correspondence
Firm
/ Entity Name
Cecil Law PLLC
Customer
Number
175089
Address
10300 N. Central Expressway, Suite 290, Dallas, TX, 75231, UNITED STATES
Attorney / Agent Information
| Reg # | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 77598 | Thomas Cecil | 214-945-4723 |
Proceeding Documents
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Petitioner's Sotera Stipulation OTHER
2026-09-28
FILING PARTY: PETITIONER
3
Notice: NOTICE OF FILING DATE ACCORDED TO PETITION AND TIME FOR FILING PATENT OWNER PRELIMINARY RESPONSE NOTICE
2026-09-01
FILING PARTY: BOARD
1037
EX1037 - Suzuki Exhibit
2026-08-25
FILING PARTY: PETITIONER
1012
EX1012 - Kocol Exhibit
2026-08-25
FILING PARTY: PETITIONER
1002
EX1002 - Rangan Declaration Exhibit
2026-08-25
FILING PARTY: PETITIONER