Mercedes-Benz Achieves U.S. Patent Office Review in Processor Patent Dispute with Intel

Mercedes-Benz has secured a review from the acting director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office regarding a decision made by an administrative patent board. The initial ruling had rejected Mercedes’ attempts to invalidate a processor patent originally issued to Intel engineers over ten years ago. This patent is currently held by a company that is using it in legal actions against automotive manufacturers and other parties. For a more detailed examination of the case, visit Law360.