MKC · The PTAB denied institution of IPR2026-00416 on discretionary grounds,…
MCCORMICK & CO INC · PTAB-TRIAL filed Nov 2, 2026 at 19:00 ET
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NEUTRALIMPACT 2/10PTAB-TRIAL filed Nov 2, 2026 at 19:00 ET
The PTAB denied institution of IPR2026-00416 on discretionary grounds, leaving ZoomEssence's patent on low-heat spray drying unchallenged. McCormick & Company, as petitioner, faces no change in its legal exposure from this proceeding.
- IPR2026-00416 was denied institution on discretionary grounds by the Director.
- Patent U.S. 9332776 covers methods and apparatus for low heat spray drying.
- Patent owner is ZoomEssence, Inc.; petitioner is McCormick & Company, Inc. (and affiliates).
- No trial will be instituted; the challenged claims remain in force.