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London court heard jurisdictional challenges to Tesla’s pre-emptive 5G SEP strike against InterDigital and Avanci
Read more: London court heard jurisdictional challenges to Tesla’s pre-emptive 5G SEP strike against InterDigital and AvanciTesla’s pre-emptive strike FRAND action in the UK against InterDigital and Avanci may surmount the low hurdle of a jurisdictional challenge, but it should not.
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UPC Court of Appeal decides all patent owners are required for valid opt-out, and denies withdrawal of appeal as to select appellees
Read more: UPC Court of Appeal decides all patent owners are required for valid opt-out, and denies withdrawal of appeal as to select appelleesContext: The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is quickly building a significant body of case law (e.g. May 27, 2024 ip fray article). What’s new: Today the second panel of the UPC’s Court of Appeal published two unrelated decisions. In Neo Wireless v. Toyota, it was clarified that an opt-out of a patent from the UPC…
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Delhi High Court says bank guarantee by OPPO is sufficient to protect InterDigital’s interests — no punitive intent
Read more: Delhi High Court says bank guarantee by OPPO is sufficient to protect InterDigital’s interests — no punitive intentOn appeal, the Delhi High Court has determined that OPPO does not have to make a deposit to ensure InterDigital will get paid at the end of the proceedings: a bank guarantee is enough.
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Patent license negotiators get valuable guidance from Federal Circuit in $20M Google thermostat decision on how to prepare for future trials
Read more: Patent license negotiators get valuable guidance from Federal Circuit in $20M Google thermostat decision on how to prepare for future trialsIn EcoFactor v. Google, the Federal Circuit upheld all three decisions challenged by Google (concerning validity, infringement and, which is discussed in most detail, damages).
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Forthcoming ECJ ruling may enable UPC to expand jurisdiction to non-member states subject to defendant’s legal domicile
Read more: Forthcoming ECJ ruling may enable UPC to expand jurisdiction to non-member states subject to defendant’s legal domicileA case recently heard by the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice may also result in greater geographic reach for the Unified Patent Court.
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One ring to sue them all: Samsung launches pre-emptive DJ strike against Oura Health to protect soon-launching Galaxy Ring
Read more: One ring to sue them all: Samsung launches pre-emptive DJ strike against Oura Health to protect soon-launching Galaxy RingIn advance of the launch of its smart ring named Galaxy Ring, Samsung has brought a declaratory judgment action against Oura Health Oy, which it describes as litigious.
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UPC Court of Appeal appoints Pinsent Masons partner as judge starting September, will leave his firm and replace Judge Françoise Barutel
Read more: UPC Court of Appeal appoints Pinsent Masons partner as judge starting September, will leave his firm and replace Judge Françoise BarutelJudge Françoise Barutel retires from the UPC’s Court of Appeal for unspecified personal reasons. Her successor will be Emmanuel Gougé, who will leave Pinsent Masons for his judgeship.
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Sun Patent Trust sues Xiaomi over LTE-A standard-essential patents, asks for global FRAND rate determination in France, also sues in India
Read more: Sun Patent Trust sues Xiaomi over LTE-A standard-essential patents, asks for global FRAND rate determination in France, also sues in IndiaLicensing firm Sun Patent Trust is suing Xiaomi over LTE-Advanced standard-essential patents in France (seeking a FRAND determination there), India and other jurisdictions.