Innovator, Expert Witness, Technology Leader, Entrepreneur, Inventor
Many success stories for Q1, 2026. In summary: Startups at the EGLAVATOR with success: GUIDENT is going IPO filing all docs with SEC, PointsKash with many more deals announced and according to Google a $5.3B valuation. Mobility Workx licensed patents to Microsoft and other companies. We are launching MEVIA MUSIC with AI-architecture, On our major litigation
In summary, several events took place these past weeks all related to our litigation efforts and switching counsel to Rob Drolet’s Patent Prosecution & Shutts and Bowen, as new counsel. Me as a Patent Owner filed IPR Replies to the “Instituted Review ” by the PTAB for the portfolio of patents in the S.D of Florida litigation MOOD MEDIA’s Motion
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We have had recent developments, as the judge requested a magistrate judge to review “Motions to Dismiss” filed by defendants, and whether some of the counts could be dismiss with prejudice. What this means is that the accusations are not going to move forward to trial. The resolution below indicates that All counts except, for one, will go to trial.
Dr. Edwin Hernandez stands as a distinguished Expert Witness, bringing an exceptional blend of technical mastery, entrepreneurial success, and intellectual property expertise to the table. As a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and the visionary founder of EGLA CORP, Dr. Hernandez leads a cutting-edge technology company renowned for developing innovative platforms and empowering fellow innovators. At the heart of his mission is
My Trade Secrets and Patent Infringement Story In April 2024, I filed a trade secret lawsuit against Stingray Group, and others including AT&T, Millicom, and MOOD MEDIA. The details of that lawsuit are described here. First, I filed this matter pro-se, meaning no attorneys only myself. In a matter of weeks, I realized that I was going against armies
As an Expert Witness, Dr. Edwin Hernandez is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and founder of “EGLA CORP.” EGLA is a tech powerhouse that create its own technology and where other innovators come to create ventures at the “EGLAVATOR.” The EGLAVATOR is Dr. Hernandez’ technology incubator and accelerator located in Boca Raton, FL. The EGLAVATOR assists or invests in over 12
I can report a PTAB Success for a patent owner. Usually, PTAB Trials are not beneficial for patent owners and result in patent invalidity. As part of my expert witness services, I assisted Citrix in an IPR in an instituted proceeding for US Pat. No. 8,135,432. This IPR was as usual hard to complete and get the appropriate outcome was
Music Choice vs Stingray Settlement arrives right before trial. This case has been analyzed by me, from an expert witness perspective from two angles: ♠ Technology and Patent infringement 7 Validity ♠ Damages and Liablitiy Exposure On February 4th, 2020, a Settlement with Music Choice announced that has the case settled for $13.3M right before an important hearing and a potential
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As an Inter Partes Review Consultant, I draft declarations and assist my clients in Federal court and PTAB. I have experience assisting clients from startups to major corporations. In general, IPRs are now used as defense during patent infringement cases. During the IPR process, we will be evaluating prior-art and preparing reports for either a Patent Owner or a
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What is an IPR? An IPR Declaration is required for the “Inter Partes Review” (IPR). This process includes a “Petitioner,” a company filing a petition, and a “Patent Owner” that owns a disputed patent. The “Petitioner” files this petition because it believes a “Patent Owner” (PO) owns an invalid patent, and decides to challenge its validity, not as part
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Late September and early October total of two judgments have been filed thus far by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in the case against Music Choice’s patent. As indicated in the rulings for IPR2017-00888 and IPR2017-01191, partial axing fo the patents have been granted to Stingray or against Music Choice’s interest. Interesting findings that enforce the value
Music Choice Acquisition was announced this week. Stingray Digital made an offer to acquire Music Choice for US$120M. In this world of media consolidation, there are very few players left in the world of “Music for Cable” TV. Stingray Digital, Music Choice, and MEVIA (our technology). During the earnings call on August 8th, 2018 Mr. Eric Boyko, president and
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Inter Parties Review System – A New Proposal I am attempting to make an series of three proposals, on how the patents are reviewed by a PTAB into the future, and how the system could be corrected with an alternative resolution. My three main proposals are: Raise the bar from expert witness testimony to define obviousness, IPR Fees and
American Innovation Cycle : Challenges and Phases / IPR Era An Inventor’s Perspective The new American Innovation Cycle has changed how Innovation is produced and will be created in America. It takes brains, sweat, and tears to innovate, specially technology when you count with limited resources and advanced technological innovations. Inventions do not come easy as many would think and
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Inter Parties Review (IPR) on 887308 Patent The Unified Patent group has filed a patent IPR agains the ‘308 patent, who’s inventor is Mr. William Grecia from Pennsylvania. William Grecia’s patent uses a token-based authentication service that is used to access DRM’s content using his web service called KodeKey, apparently under a company called STR3M US8887308 The Patent uses a