Inquartik recently published a case-study of auto-maker BMW’s defensive strategy against claims that it infringed patents that disclosed high-voltage technology intended to improve the efficiency of gasoline-electric hybrid powertrains.  Using Docket Navigator and Quality Insights (QI), a trail between the district court cases and the PTAB is clearly visible, and the prior art references revealed through QI’s patent validity analysis are key components in successfully challenging the patents at issue.  View the full article here.