Evolved Wireless LLC v. Apple Inc., et al., C.A. Nos. 15-542-SLR; 15-543-SLR; 15-544-SLR; 15-545-SLR; 15-546-SLR; 15-547-SLR, October 31, 2016.

Stark, C. J. Defendants’ motions for judgment on the pleadings are denied.

The disputed technology relates to mobile phones and devices using the LTE standard. The patents claim improved functionality with faster wireless voice and data transmissions. Defendants argue that the patents-in-suit are directed to abstract ideas and are therefore unpatentable under Mayo and Alice. Specifically, they argue that the disputed claims are directed to a mathematical algorithm for generating a code sequence. The court finds that the patents are directed to technological improvements involving specific problems in a wireless communications system .The motion for judgment on the pleadings is denied. Whether the patent claims are invalid under sections 102 or 103 is reserved for another day.  The court now decides only that the claims are patentable under section 101.