Roku Inc. finds itself embroiled in a legal battle as it faces allegations of patent infringement related to its voice remote technology. The lawsuit, filed by a voice recognition technology firm, claims that Roku’s use of voice AI in its remote controls infringes on several patents concerning machine speech recognition and language processing. These accusations…
Apple has appointed Scott Tucker, formerly Meta’s deputy general counsel and head of global litigation, as its new vice president of global litigation and financial services. In this newly established role, Tucker will oversee the company’s commercial and patent litigation worldwide, as well as legal matters related to Apple’s financial products. This move reunites Tucker…
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a significant case involving Google and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). At the heart of the dispute was an argument from Google that the USPTO has overstepped its authority by allowing the age of patents to influence its decisions on whether they should be reviewed….
A recent decision by a California federal judge has approved a $68 million class action settlement involving Google, resolving longstanding privacy allegations. In addition to approving the settlement, the court granted the class counsel a $22.67 million fee award. The approval was accompanied by some critical feedback regarding proposed legal fees, marking an important moment…
Sectra Communications AB, a Swedish firm specializing in secure communication systems, has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Verizon Communications Inc. The complaint, filed on October 15, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleges that Verizon has infringed upon Sectra’s patented technology designed for secure information sharing among government…
In an impactful decision on patent litigation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently opted not to revisit two significant cases initially determined in August. At the core of both matters is the refusal to reassess decisions impacting e-commerce and tech patent disputes. The rulings confirmed the court’s stance in cases where…
In a significant development in the ongoing patent litigation landscape, US Inventor Inc. has approached the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the patent infringement lawsuit initiated by Centripetal Networks LLC against Cisco Systems Inc. This appeal comes after a lower court invalidated a $2.6 billion judgment previously awarded to Centripetal Networks, sparking concerns about the…
The legal landscape surrounding patent eligibility continues to generate significant debate, as evidenced by a recent petition to the U.S. Supreme Court. The petition, brought forward by the owner of patents on computer chip designs, points to an alleged inconsistency within the Federal Circuit. This inconsistency pertains to the application of the Supreme Court’s Alice…
The rise of artificial intelligence in software development has introduced a new dimension of intellectual property challenges, particularly concerning “vibe-coded” products. AI’s capacity to assist individuals with minimal coding experience in creating sophisticated software disrupts traditional paradigms, yet this ease of creation brings with it a web of potential IP risks. For instance, leveraging AI…
In a strategic legal maneuver, Mayne Pharma has reached a settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. over the market entry of a generic version of Imvexxy, an oestradiol vaginal insert. This agreement, announced recently, stipulates that Teva will delay launching its generic alternative until 2032, extending Mayne Pharma’s market exclusivity for several more years. This…
Norton Rose Fulbright emerged victorious in a malpractice lawsuit involving a former client who had alleged negligence over a missed patent fee payment. An Illinois state judge dismissed the company’s $100 million claim, ruling that the statute of limitations had expired before the firm allegedly acknowledged any error. The judgment indicates that the deadline to…
Norton Rose Fulbright successfully defended against a $100 million malpractice lawsuit in an Illinois state court, a case that revolved around a former client’s missed patent fee payment. The court’s decision hinged on the timing of the client’s knowledge of the alleged oversight. It was ruled that the statute of limitations for filing the complaint…
In a ruling that underscores the strategic significance of venue in patent litigation, a federal court in Delaware decided that Zoom Communications Inc. cannot relocate its patent infringement lawsuit initiated by Ricoh Co. Ltd. The Japanese camera and electronics manufacturer had filed the suit against Zoom in Delaware, which has become a favored jurisdiction for…
In a significant decision for the biotechnology sector, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has once again ruled against Guardant Health, affirming the validity of claims in a DNA sequencing patent held by the University of Washington. This ruling maintains the integrity of the original $245 million infringement judgment linked to the patent dispute,…
In a recent development, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has implored the Supreme Court to deny the petitions filed by Intel Corp. and Google LLC, aiming to challenge the precedent set forth by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that allows petitions to be denied on the basis of concurrent litigation. This…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has called on the U.S. Supreme Court to reject challenges made by Google LLC and Intel Corp. regarding the application of the Fintiv decision. This decision allows the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to deny petitions based on related court litigation, a process both tech giants believe…
Electric vehicle giant Tesla has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to address a pivotal issue concerning the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) leadership’s discretionary authority in granting or denying patent reviews. This plea follows a recent government brief which, according to Tesla, underscores the office’s aim to secure “absolute power” over these reviews. This…
In a significant legal development, Comcast Corporation faces a $213 million verdict following a Florida federal jury’s decision concerning patent infringement related to streaming technology. This ruling comes after a complex litigation journey, where Comcast was previously cleared mid-trial by the presiding judge. The litigation revolved around the telecommunications giant’s alleged unauthorized use of a…
In a recent legal development, a California federal judge adjudicated that specific claims within two VirtaMove software patents lack clarity, leading to their invalidation. This decision comes in the wake of litigation involving Amazon and Google, which argued the indefiniteness of the claims posed against them. The ruling marks a significant instance of the courts…
Anthropic, a prominent player in the artificial intelligence industry, is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that it infringed on two patents related to neural networks, which are owned by the University of Tennessee’s research arm. The company argues that its AI tool, Claude, falls outside the scope of the patents in question. This legal…
Samsung Electronics Co. has reached a settlement with Pictiva Displays International Ltd., resolving two patent disputes concerning OLED technology. The companies jointly notified the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on October 8, 2026, requesting dismissal of both cases. The specific terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. The litigation centered…
The Federal Circuit recently affirmed the decision by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to reject an inventor’s patent application for an internal combustion engine, dismissing claims of constitutional violations. The rejection gains significance against the backdrop of the USPTO’s former Sensitive Application Warning System (SAWS), a contentious program that has since been discontinued….
The Federal Circuit recently upheld a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that invalidated an agricultural fungicide patent held by UPL Ltd., effectively closing the door on the company’s attempt to revive the patent. The Indian agrochemicals firm, which has been embroiled in this legal battle, aimed to overturn the PTAB’s ruling,…
A legal battle involving a patent attorney from the law firm Baker Botts LLP has taken a significant turn as the attorney seeks nearly $3.4 million in attorney fees and expenses. This request follows the dismissal of a defamation suit brought against her by an inventor. The complexity of this case underscores the substantial financial…
In a significant move within the legal community, a patent attorney from Baker Botts LLP is seeking approximately $3.4 million in attorney fees and expenses following the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit. This development occurs after the attorney successfully defended against allegations made by an inventor. The legal community often sees fee recovery attempts in…