Collaborate Disseminate
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Techdirt: So, this is bad. Over the last few years, we’ve written plenty about the so-called “inter partes review” or “IPR” that came into being about a decade ago as part of the “America Invents Act,” which was… Continue reading US Patent Office Proposes Rule To Make It Much Harder To Kill Bad Patents
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: During the pandemic, the demand for smart TVs dwindled as the supply chain for critical TV components became unreliable and consumers began tightening up on frivolous spending. Amid this smart TV d… Continue reading Smart TV Industry Rocked By Alleged Patent Conspiracy From Chipmaker
Google has been ordered to pay Sonos $32.5 million after a jury verdict found that Google’s smart speakers and media players infringed on one of Sonos’ patents. The Verge reports: The legal battle started in 2020 when Sonos accused Google of copying it… Continue reading Sonos Wins $32.5 Million Patent Infringement Victory Over Google
Patents are the murky waters where technical jargon and legalese meet, and in this vast grey area of interpretation, DJI now owes Textron $279M. At issue in the case were …read more Continue reading Patent Spat Leaves DJI Owing Textron $279M
Alphabet’s Google received a mixed ruling on Thursday from a San Francisco federal judge in a patent lawsuit brought by Sonos over wireless audio technology, failing to invalidate all of the patents before a trial but narrowing Sonos’ claims. Reuters r… Continue reading Google Must Face Trial Over Sonos Patents, California Judge Says
In the land of patent litigation, all patent trolls want to file in the US Western District of Texas Court. This court is infamous for being sympathetic to patent plaintiffs. That’s why patent litigator WSOU Investments, aka Brazos Licensing and Develo… Continue reading Dell and Partners Smash Patent Troll WSOU in Court
A new Apple patent application describes a way to transform an iMessage to a voice note. In this way, the recipient can choose to have your message read to them not in Siri’s voice, but in yours. 9to5Mac reports: In other words, when you send an iMessa… Continue reading Apple Patent Describes a Way To Read Back iMessages In the Sender’s Voice
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 9to5Mac: Apple has suffered a setback in its long-running Apple Watch patent infringement battle with medical technology company Masimo. A court has ruled that Apple has indeed infringed one of Masimo’s patents … Continue reading Apple Watch Patent Infringement Confirmed, As Masimo Seeks Import Ban
Long-time Slashdot reader theodp writes: In recognition of the innovation and unique nature of 1-Click, the U.S. Patent Office awarded Patent No. 5960411 to Amazon.com for 1-Click on September 28, 1999,” boasted an Oct. 1999 Amazon press release. “Firs… Continue reading 23 Years Ago, Amazon Gave Barnes & Noble a 1-Click Patent Lawsuit For Xmas
A new patent granted to Apple suggests the company could use satellite communications for more than just getting help in an emergency. 9to5Mac reports: Emergency SOS via Satellite was one of the headline features of September’s Apple event — so much s… Continue reading Apple Satellite Plans May Extend Beyond Emergencies, Suggests New Patent