[or rather One Hearing to Decide Them All]

FACTS

An UNOPPOSED MOTION TO COORDINATE RELATED APPEALS was filed April 16.

The motion was filed by Samsung Electronics to coordinate their appeal case with other related cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Samsung requests that their appeal be coordinated with the already scheduled IPR Appeals involving Google and Apple. They argue that such coordination will increase efficiency and reduce redundancy since the same patent is under consideration in these related appeals.

The motion is unopposed by Neonode

Samsung concludes by formally asking the court to schedule their appeal for oral argument on the same day and before the same panel as the coordinated IPR Appeals, citing increased efficiency and a streamlined process as primary benefits.

The case has been scheduled for oral argument on June 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Each side receives 15 minutes (including rebuttal), unless otherwise directed by the court.

Not so much more information at the moment.

SHORT ANALYSIS

This can (and will be) a challenge for the (co-)defendants to synchronise, they need to agree (on arguments to use)

Who benefits from these hasted proceedings?

You would think Samsung, as they were the ones asking for it?
Some speculations from me;

• Samsung maybe needs to release litigation resources? (for bigger/more important cases)
• Pure business decision from Samsung, who wants to resolve the uncertainties quicker, allowing them to make more informed decisions about future business strategies, investments, and resource allocation. (i.e potential settlement, and financial effects of that)
  • Samsung wants to to rip off the Band-Aid. (and then move along)
    i.e should they (Samsung) lose, they might be ready to settle immediately and then be off with the problem.

The opportunity for Neonode to finally move beyond this toll gate, leading to trial or a potential settlement, is significant. Overcoming this obstacle is crucial for the company’s success. This chance presents a pivotal moment for Neonode.

Besides this, it is really hard to determine who benefits the most.

Either way, June 6 will be a blast!