Maxell, Ltd. v. Anker Innovations Ltd.
Patentability filed 12 Feb 2026 in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and closed 17 Apr 2026, with US9048696B2 asserted. Recorded basis of termination: voluntary dismissal.
Case record
- Patent involved
- US9048696B2
- Application no.
- US14/152358
- Case no.
- 26-1429
- Verdict cause
- Patentability
- Court
- Fed. Cir.
- Court level
- Court of Appeals
- Case region
- District of Columbia
- Chief judge
- None recorded
- Trial level
- Appeal
- Filed – Closed
- 12 Feb 2026 – 17 Apr 2026
- Duration
- 64 days
- Basis of termination
- Voluntary dismissal
- Products & marks
- Transmission-guard system and method for an inductive power supply
- Validity challenges
- 1 on record
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Transmission-guard system and method for an inductive power supply
A transmission-guard is disclosed for preventing an inductive power outlet from transmitting power in the absence of an inductive power receiver. A transmission lock is associated with an inductive power outlet and a transmission key is associated with an inductive power receiver. The transmission lock is configured to prevent a primary inductor from connecting to the power supply unless triggered by a release signal via the transmission key.
- Legal status
- Active
- Granted
- 2 Jun 2015
- Earliest priority
- 17 Mar 2008
- Est. expiry
- 24 Sep 2028
- Validity challenges
- 1 on recordIPR2024-00994 · Patentability · filed by Anker Innovations Ltd
- Licences recorded
- None recorded
- Inventors
- AZANCOT, YOSSI · BEN-SHALOM, AMIR · GREENWALD, OOLA · ROFE, ARIK · LEI-BOVITZ, ALFRED · ASHERY, MOTI
- Classification
- H01F38/14H01F27/26H02J4/25H01F27/36H02J7/02H02J17/00
- Prosecution counsel
- Volpe Koenig
- Examiner
- FLEMING, FRITZ M
Parties of record
Maxell, Ltd.
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Not recorded
- Firm
- Not recorded
Anker Innovations Ltd.
- Core tech
- Not recorded
- Counsel
- Aaron P. Pirouznia · Michael Timothy Hawkins · Nicholas Stephens · Thomas H. Reger
- Firm
- Fish & Richardson LLP
Counsel of record
| Attorney | For | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron P. Pirouznia | Anker Innovations Ltd. | Defendant |
| Michael Timothy Hawkins | Anker Innovations Ltd. | Defendant |
| Nicholas Stephens | Anker Innovations Ltd. | Defendant |
| Thomas H. Reger | Anker Innovations Ltd. | Defendant |
Basis of termination
From the record · verbatim“The parties having so agreed, it is ordered that: (1) The proceeding is DISMISSED under Fed. R. App. P. 42 (b).(2) Each side shall bear their own costs.”
Case 26-1429 · Fed. Cir. · closed 17 April 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is case 26-1429?
26-1429 is a patent patentability brought by Maxell, Ltd. against Anker Innovations Ltd., filed on 12 Feb 2026 in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The case closed on 17 April 2026.
Which patent was asserted in 26-1429?
US9048696B2 (“Transmission-guard system and method for an inductive power supply”), assigned to POWERMAT TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., currently active. The record also lists Transmission-guard system and method for an inductive power supply.
How was case 26-1429 terminated?
The recorded basis of termination is voluntary dismissal. The termination text reads: “The parties having so agreed, it is ordered that: (1) The proceeding is DISMISSED under Fed. R. App. P. 42 (b).(2) Each side shall bear their own costs.”
What does voluntary dismissal mean?
A voluntary dismissal is one the plaintiff asks for rather than one the court imposes. Where both sides stipulate to it, it commonly signals a settlement that is not filed on the public docket.
How long did case 26-1429 take?
64 calendar days, from filing on 12 Feb 2026 to closure on 17 April 2026.
Who were the attorneys and the judge in 26-1429?
Aaron P. Pirouznia, Michael Timothy Hawkins, Nicholas Stephens and Thomas H. Reger appear for defendant Anker Innovations.
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