CAFC-PTOApril 23, 2026·24-1856, 24-1916·Appeal No. 24-1916 dismissed with prejudice by stipulation; mandate issued same day. Appeal No. 24-1856 remains active.
Universal Electronics, Inc. v. Roku, Inc.
Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Holding
The Federal Circuit dismissed Appeal No. 24-1916 (Roku's cross-appeal) pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 42(b) based on the parties' stipulation, with each side bearing its own costs. Appeal No. 24-1856 (Universal Electronics' appeal) is unaffected and continues.
Why It Matters
Roku's cross-appeal is off the table, narrowing the Federal Circuit proceedings to Universal Electronics' remaining challenge to the PTAB's IPR2022-01289 decision.
Full Summary
Universal Electronics, Inc. v. Roku, Inc.
The Federal Circuit dismissed Appeal No. 24-1916 (Roku's cross-appeal) pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 42(b) based on the parties' stipulation, with each side bearing its own costs. Appeal No. 24-1856 (Universal Electronics' appeal) is unaffected and continues.
Roku's cross-appeal is off the table, narrowing the Federal Circuit proceedings to Universal Electronics' remaining challenge to the PTAB's IPR2022-01289 decision.
Appeal No. 24-1916 dismissed with prejudice by stipulation; mandate issued same day. Appeal No. 24-1856 remains active.
Both Universal Electronics and Roku cross-appealed from PTAB IPR2022-01289; the two appeals were docketed separately as 24-1856 and 24-1916.
The parties stipulated to voluntary dismissal of Roku's appeal (24-1916) under Fed. R. App. P. 42(b), with each side bearing its own costs.
The Federal Circuit issued the mandate as to Appeal No. 24-1916 immediately on April 23, 2026.
Universal Electronics' appeal (24-1856) is unaffected and remains pending before the Federal Circuit.
This is a nonprecedential administrative order with no substantive ruling on the merits of the underlying IPR.
non-precedential standing / jurisdiction waiver / forfeiture remand
non-precedential standing / jurisdiction waiver / forfeiture
non-precedential standing / jurisdiction waiver / forfeiture
Key Points
- Both Universal Electronics and Roku cross-appealed from PTAB IPR2022-01289; the two appeals were docketed separately as 24-1856 and 24-1916.
- The parties stipulated to voluntary dismissal of Roku's appeal (24-1916) under Fed. R. App. P. 42(b), with each side bearing its own costs.
- The Federal Circuit issued the mandate as to Appeal No. 24-1916 immediately on April 23, 2026.
- Universal Electronics' appeal (24-1856) is unaffected and remains pending before the Federal Circuit.
- This is a nonprecedential administrative order with no substantive ruling on the merits of the underlying IPR.
How this summary was made: Drafted with AI from the court's opinion or order. Read the document itself before relying on the summary. Editorial policy
New to District court litigation? Start with PTAB vs. District Court: Where to Challenge a Patent’s Validity