A Chicago tech manufacturer is challenging the jurisdiction of the Western District of Texas, arguing that LinkedIn profiles are insufficient grounds to keep the case there. This legal battle centers on microchip patents and involves a private equity-funded litigation outfit led by an ex-Microsoft executive. The manufacturer is seeking to move the case away from U.S. District Judge Alan Albright, who has gained a reputation for handling a significant number of patent cases.
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