Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit Grants ParkerVision's Motion to Expedite Appeal in Qualcomm Patent Case

Rhea-AI Summary

ParkerVision (OTCQB:PRKR) announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted its October 13, 2025 motion to expedite the appeal in ParkerVision v. Qualcomm (Case No. 2026-1033).

The court set a briefing schedule: opening brief due December 1, 2025, Qualcomm response due January 16, 2026, ParkerVision reply due February 6, 2026, and oral argument scheduled for the next available session after briefing completes.

ParkerVision said the appeal challenges a May 2025 district court claim construction that added a "generating limitation" and led to stipulated summary judgment of non-infringement of its receiver patent claims.

Positive

• Federal Circuit granted expedition on Oct 23, 2025
• Opening brief deadline: Dec 1, 2025
• Full briefing cycle set through Feb 6, 2026

Negative

• Appellate outcome remains uncertain per the company's safe-harbor
• Timing still depends on court scheduling for oral argument

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 23, 2025 / ParkerVision, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQB:PRKR) announced today that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has granted ParkerVision's October 13^th motion to expedite the appeal in its ongoing patent-infringement case against Qualcomm Incorporated and Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. ("Qualcomm").

The court's order provides for an opening brief by ParkerVision no later than December 1, 2025; Qualcomm's response brief no later than January 16, 2026; ParkerVision's reply brief no later than February 6, 2026; and scheduling of oral arguments for the next available session after briefing is complete.

ParkerVision Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Parker commented, "We are extremely pleased that the appellate court has moved so swiftly to grant our motion to expedite this appeal which we believe will correct an error made by the district court and significantly shorten the remaining timeframe to trial in this long-standing case."

The appeal challenges the district court's May 2025 claim construction that added a "generating limitation" to ParkerVision's receiver patent claims - a construction the company believes contradicted the patents' plain language, ignored prior guidance from the Federal Circuit, and resulted in a stipulated summary judgement of non-infringement by Qualcomm of ParkerVision's receiver patent claims. The appeal is captioned ParkerVision, Inc. v. Qualcomm Incorporated, et al., Case No. 2026-1033, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

About ParkerVision

ParkerVision, Inc. is an innovator in radio-frequency (RF) technologies used in advanced wireless communication systems. The company holds an extensive patent portfolio in the U.S. and internationally and continues to pursue licensing and enforcement strategies to protect its intellectual property rights. For more information, please visit www.parkervision.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding ParkerVision's appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, its motion to expedite briefing and oral argument, and the timing of appellate proceedings. These statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, and beliefs of management and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the scheduling or timing of appellate proceedings; interpretations of patent law and claim scope by the courts; and the inherent unpredictability of complex patent litigation. Additional risks are detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and subsequent filings. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "believe" and "will," and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact:

Tony Vignieri
Communications Director
tvignieri@parkervision.com

SOURCE: ParkerVision, Inc.

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FAQ

What did ParkerVision (PRKR) announce about its appeal in October 2025?

ParkerVision said the Federal Circuit granted its motion to expedite the appeal and set briefing deadlines through Feb 6, 2026 with oral argument after briefing.

What are the key briefing dates for ParkerVision v. Qualcomm (PRKR) at the Federal Circuit?

Opening brief due Dec 1, 2025; Qualcomm response due Jan 16, 2026; ParkerVision reply due Feb 6, 2026.

What issue is ParkerVision (PRKR) appealing to the Federal Circuit?

ParkerVision is appealing the district court's May 2025 claim construction that added a "generating limitation" to its receiver patent claims.

How might the expedited appeal affect the timeline for ParkerVision (PRKR)'s case?

The expedited schedule is intended to shorten the remaining timeframe to trial by moving briefing and argument earlier.

What is the case caption and docket number for ParkerVision's appeal?

The appeal is captioned ParkerVision, Inc. v. Qualcomm Incorporated, et al., Case No. 2026-1033 at the Federal Circuit.

Does the expedited order resolve whether Qualcomm infringed ParkerVision patents?

No; the order only expedites briefing and argument—final judgment on infringement remains pending at the appellate level.