In an intriguing turn of events in the world of patent litigation, technology giant Microsoft Corp. is seeking sanctions against Ramey LLP, a patent plaintiff firm with a considerable record of such suits. The motion was tabled before a Texas federal judge earlier this week.
The sanctions are being sought by Microsoft for a lawsuit that they term “baseless.” The case, filed on behalf of CTD Networks LLC by Ramey LLP, is being regarded by Microsoft as futile, with the company asserting that the case has “no hope of succeeding on the merits.”
Specifically, Microsoft is calling upon the court to mandate Ramey LLP to bear the attorney’s fees associated with the lawsuit. The legal team at Microsoft has stated that Ramey was aware that their lawsuit lacked substantive grounds, and yet opted to proceed without dropping the case.
Details of the case continue to unfold. Interested legal professionals can find additional information here.