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Microsoft hit with $242 million US verdict in Cortana patent lawsuit

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft hit with $242 million US verdict in Cortana patent lawsuit

Microsoft has been ordered to pay $242 million to patent owner IPA Technologies after a federal jury in Delaware found that Microsoft's Cortana virtual-assistant software violated an IPA patent. IPA, a subsidiary of patent-licensing company Wi-LAN, accused Microsoft of infringing on its patent rights in computer-communications software. Microsoft plans to appeal the verdict, while representatives for IPA and Wi-LAN did not immediately comment. IPA has also sued Google and Amazon over its patents, with Amazon winning the case and the Google lawsuit still ongoing.

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US Supreme Court won't review Apple's win against $503 million patent verdict

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US Supreme Court won't review Apple's win against $503 million patent verdict

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied patent-licensing company VirnetX's appeal to revive a $502.8 million jury verdict against Apple. The verdict was reached in a dispute over internet-security patents, with VirnetX claiming that Apple's iPhones and iPads infringed its patents relating to virtual private networks. The decision upholds a lower court ruling that overturned the verdict. VirnetX had challenged the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's invalidation of its patents, but the courts have now upheld the decisions to invalidate them. The 14-year legal battle between the two companies continues.

TCS to take $125 million hit to Q3 earnings over US lawsuit

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

TCS to take $125 million hit to Q3 earnings over US lawsuit

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that it will set aside $125 million in its third-quarter results for a trade secret lawsuit filed by EPIC Systems. The US Supreme Court rejected TCS' appeal against a previous verdict, upholding an order for $140 million in punitive damages. EPIC Systems had accused TCS of stealing its intellectual property while implementing healthcare software.

Google asks judge to overturn Epic Games antitrust verdict

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google asks judge to overturn Epic Games antitrust verdict

Google has requested a judge to reject the jury verdict in the antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite." The jury had found that Google abused its dominance in the app store market. Google argues that Epic Games did not provide sufficient evidence to support the verdict and that it competes with Apple in the mobile apps space. Epic Games is expected to seek specific changes to Google's Play store based on the verdict. Google settled related claims for $700 million before the trial and has the option to appeal the December verdict.

British inventor seeks to take $18bn bite out of Apple in bitter patent war

Medial

Medial · 1y ago

British inventor seeks to take $18bn bite out of Apple in bitter patent war

The article discusses the ongoing patent battle between British inventor Patrick Racz and Apple. Racz claims that Apple stole his file sharing and payment tech system, which he had patented in 1999. After winning a lawsuit against Apple, receiving $533 million in damages, his victory was later reversed. Racz is now seeking $18 billion in damages and is suing the US Patent Office for withholding information related to his case. Despite facing backlash and threats online, Racz remains determined to fight for his rights.

Google settles AI-related chip patent lawsuit that sought $1.67 billion

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google settles AI-related chip patent lawsuit that sought $1.67 billion

Google has settled a chip patent lawsuit filed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's patent licensing arm Wisconin Alumni Research Foundation, which sought $1.67 billion in damages. The lawsuit, filed in 2019, claimed that Google's data processing technology used in its AI chips infringed on a patent owned by the university. However, the terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

TechCrunch Mobility: A ride-sharing pioneer comes for Uber, Tesla loses more ground, and dog-like delivery robots land in Texas | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

TechCrunch Mobility: A ride-sharing pioneer comes for Uber, Tesla loses more ground, and dog-like delivery robots land in Texas | TechCrunch

Carma Technology has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Uber, claiming rights over a ride-sharing system. Carma, formed in 2007, alleges Uber infringed on five patents related to matching riders with vehicle capacity. This claim is part of a broader patent strategy involving a 30-patent family. Carma’s approach, asserting specific patent claims, complicates Uber's defense. The case is considered challenging due to the complexity and strategic depth of Carma’s patent portfolio.

US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms

A US judge is planning to issue an order requiring Google to provide Android users with more options for downloading apps, following a jury verdict in the antitrust case brought by Epic Games. The judge expressed impatience with Google's objections and intends to maximize users' flexibility to download and distribute apps outside of the Play store. The judge will rule in the coming weeks and establish a compliance and technical committee. Epic Games accused Google of monopolizing app access and payment on Android devices. This lawsuit is separate from the government lawsuit challenging Google's dominant search engine.

Nike sues New Balance, Skechers for patent infringement

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Nike sues New Balance, Skechers for patent infringement

Nike has filed a lawsuit against New Balance and Skechers for patent infringement related to a technology dispute. The exact details of the technology in question have not been disclosed. Nike claims that the competitors have infringed upon its patents and seeks damages and injunctive relief. New Balance and Skechers have not publicly commented on the lawsuit yet. Patent disputes in the technology industry are common, and it will be interesting to see how this case unfolds.

Tesla sues EV-battery-supplier Matthews over alleged disclosure of trade secrets

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Tesla sues EV-battery-supplier Matthews over alleged disclosure of trade secrets

Tesla has filed a lawsuit against battery supplier Matthews International, accusing the company of disclosing confidential trade secrets to competitors and improperly filing patent applications that incorporate Tesla's trade secrets without authorization. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages exceeding $1 billion and an order to prevent Matthews from continuing its alleged unlawful actions. Tesla has been working to block the publication of affected patent applications since discovering Matthews' misconduct. Matthews was selected by Tesla as a supplier for equipment used in its dry-electrode battery manufacturing.

Tesla rejected $60 million settlement before losing $243 million Autopilot verdict - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1d ago

Tesla rejected $60 million settlement before losing $243 million Autopilot verdict - The Economic Times

Tesla rejected a $60 million settlement offer concerning a 2019 fatal crash involving an Autopilot-equipped Model S. A jury later awarded a $243 million verdict. The case revolved around the death of Naibel Benavides Leon and injury to Dillon Angulo. Tesla was deemed liable for a portion of damages but plans to appeal. The lawsuit highlighted challenges and debates in automotive safety and self-driving technology. Tesla denies wrongdoing, emphasizing ongoing efforts to improve safety technology.

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