Nine Energy Found Guilty of Infringing Rival’s Patent on Well Drilling Tool
shot by IP News Shots / 11:57 am on 28 January, 2022
The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas has ordered Nine Energy Service Inc. to pay over USD 486,000 to NCS Multistage Inc. The defendant had been found guilty of infringing NCS Multistage’ s patent tool used in the drilling of oil and natural gas wells. Also, the jury rejected the arguments that claim in the patent are invalid.
Industry: Oil & Gas & Consumable Fuels | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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PTAB Set to Review VLSI’s Patent against Intel
shot by IP News Shots / 11:53 am on 28 January, 2022
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is all set to institute a review of VLSI Technology Inc.’s patent that Intel Corp. had been accused of infringing. In addition, the patent will get a validity check from the tribunal after they believe that a part of the patent may be invalid. Earlier, Intel had been told to pay USD 1.5 billion for infringing on the patent.
Industry: Consumer Electronics, Semiconductor & Devices | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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CAFC Transfers Netflix, Broadcom Patent Suit out of Texas to California
shot by IP News Shots / 4:47 pm on 21 January, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ordered the patent suit between Netflix Inc. and Broadcom Corp.’s two subsidiaries to be moved out from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The CAFC stated that the district court had erred in disregarding possible sources of witnesses and proof in the Northern District of California.
Industry: Entertainment, Semiconductor & Devices | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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Ericsson Sues Apple, Alleges 5G Patent Infringement
shot by IP News Shots / 4:44 pm on 21 January, 2022
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, commonly known as Ericsson and Apple, Inc., are back to accusing each other related to the 5G patent, albeit in different Texas court, i.e., The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Ericsson alleged that Apple is in violation of essential patents for 5G and is using its technology, without a license, after the expiration of a 2015 settlement.
Industry: Consumer Electronics, Telecommunications | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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University of California Attacks ITC in LED Patent Suit Against GE, Ikea
shot by IP News Shots / 12:00 pm on 24 December, 2021
University of California expressed disappointment against International Trade Commission (ITC) for clearing General Electric Company (GE), Ikea, Home Depot, Inc. and others of infringing four LED patents. UC described the decision as first of its kind patent enforcement campaign against an entire industry.
Industry: Electrical Equipment, Others | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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Volkswagen States Patent Suit by Acer Baseless
shot by IP News Shots / 11:58 am on 24 December, 2021
Acer Inc. has accused Volkswagen AG of infringing on its mobile network patents. As per the filed lawsuit, Acer had alleged that Volkswagen had only paid for licenses for 2G and 3G patents, and had largely installed mobile phone chips with 4G technology in the past two years. Volkswagen in its defence had stated the accusation as groundless.
Industry: Automobiles, Telecommunications | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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