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Ramifications of the PTAB Preliminary Ruling on Far-UV Sterilray Patent Claims Background: The case IPR2023-00695 revolves around Patent 11,246,951 B2 (referred to as the ’951 patent). The patent’s veracity is being challenged by the petitioner on the basis of prior art references, namely Eckhardt and Sosnin. This review specifically addresses the examiner’s previous decisions and […]

Case Overview Ultraviolet (UV) lighting, hailed for its germicidal properties, is at the center of a heated legal dispute involving prominent UV lighting companies and Dr. S. Edward Neister, backed by High Energy Ozone LLC d/b/a Far-UV Sterilray. As these entities battle over patent rights, the key question emerges: Who truly holds the rightful claim […]

The recent preliminary decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) concerning the validity of some claims in a patent used by Far-UV Sterilray has potentially wide-reaching implications for the Far-UVC industry. As sterilization and disinfection are pivotal for public health, the debate over intellectual property rights in this field could impact companies, stakeholders, […]

The potential of Far-UVC light, specifically filtered through Krypton-Chloride lamps, to combat airborne diseases is gaining traction. Significant strides have been made to validate the skin safety of these lamps. However, a pivotal aspect that remains relatively under-explored is its impact on our eyes, especially when deployed in everyday settings like an office. A recent […]