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UPC CD Paris says expired BASF patent still open to attack, makes own determination of technical problem
Read more: UPC CD Paris says expired BASF patent still open to attack, makes own determination of technical problemThe UPC’s CD Paris dismissed Huntsman’s revocation action against BASF’s expired EP1516720, confirming that expired patents may still be challenged where past-damage exposure remains live.
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Toyota acquires patents from LG as it looks to expand its licensor role, including in Avanci pools
Read more: Toyota acquires patents from LG as it looks to expand its licensor role, including in Avanci poolsThe Japanese automaker had previously acquired mobile-related patents from China’s OPPO.
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Quantificare v. Canfield Scientific: Dusseldorf LD finds infringement across four UPC states, rejects invalidity counterclaim
Read more: Quantificare v. Canfield Scientific: Dusseldorf LD finds infringement across four UPC states, rejects invalidity counterclaimThe UPC’s Dusseldorf LD ruled that a confirmed infringing act in one contracting member state is enough to support a pan-UPCland injunction, even where the only provable act is in a country the patent holder deliberately carved out of its claim.
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English appeals court presses Acer, ASUS on refusal to arbitrate Nokia licensing terms; UPC’s PMAC mentioned as one option
Read more: English appeals court presses Acer, ASUS on refusal to arbitrate Nokia licensing terms; UPC’s PMAC mentioned as one optionComputer makers Acer and ASUS have a credibility problem with respect to their willingness to take a FRAND license. Nokia’s only problem is the state of English SEP case law.
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BREAKING: Renault loses key SEP battle against Broadcom in Munich appeals court —massive settlement pressure, risk of contempt sanctions
Read more: BREAKING: Renault loses key SEP battle against Broadcom in Munich appeals court —massive settlement pressure, risk of contempt sanctionsRenault is now under serious settlement pressure as its efforts to avoid compliance with Broadcom’s Ethernet SEP injunction are not yielding results that would move the needle.
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Surveillance camera market leader Hikvision joins HEVC Advance pool as licensor-licensee while rival Dahua is embroiled in litigation
Read more: Surveillance camera market leader Hikvision joins HEVC Advance pool as licensor-licensee while rival Dahua is embroiled in litigationHEVC Advance is one of the most successful patent pools. The addition of Hikvision to its licensee and licensor lists is a breakthrough in an important vertical.
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Quick observations on timing of Judge Albright’s retirement
Read more: Quick observations on timing of Judge Albright’s retirementThe most plausible thing now would be that he returns to private practice. This short and free article explains why — and names a famous precedent.
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Chinese smart ring maker Zepp Health files counterattack against Oura in Eastern District of Texas
Read more: Chinese smart ring maker Zepp Health files counterattack against Oura in Eastern District of TexasZepp Health, a Chinese smart wearable manufacturer, has filed a complaint against Finnish rival Oura in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, five months after the latter targeted it in its campaign in the same court, as well as the United States International Trade Commission.Â


