Category: Patents
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Lenovo’s UK-centric SEP litigation strategy against Ericsson and InterDigital exposed again by official filings
In its current SEP disputes with Ericsson and InterDigital, Lenovo consistently favors the UK over other jurisdictions, even to the point where its actions contradict its words.
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Ericsson says other phone makers accepted its 1% (capped at $4 per unit) 5G standard-essential patent royalty
Context: In February, Judges Terrence Boyle of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina denied an antisuit injunction motion by Lenovo and its Motorola Mobility subsidiary that would have barred Ericsson from the enforcement of various Latin American standard-essential patent (SEP) injunctions (February 15, 2024 ip fray article). Lenovo appealed…
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Munich court sets low bond (€1 million for phones, €3 million for tablets and PCs) for InterDigital v. Lenovo SEP injunction
The Munich I Regional Court has confirmed that InterDigital obtained a German patent injunction against Lenovo.
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From $67.5M to $142M to $61M: roller-coaster damages award in Samsung SEP case as PTAB invalidates one of two patents
The patent that accounts for more than half of the $142M retrial verdict against Samsung has been invalidated by the PTAB.
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Unified Patent Court makes first standard-essential patent decision: Mannheim LD orders production of license agreements
The UPC’s Mannheim Local Division has entered an order favoring transparency in connection with standard-essential patent license agreements in SEP disputes.
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NPE sues Samsung over wireless patents co-developed by Ericsson and Toshiba; represented by Susman Godfrey
Litigation powerhouse Susman Godfrey represents a licensing firm named Four Batons Wireless that is asserting former Toshiba patents, co-developed with an Ericsson affiliate, against Samsung in the Eastern District of Texas.
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EU Commission paper contemplates lower standard-essential patent royalties for cleantech, royalty-free green standards
The European Commission published a paper on Friday that is meant to reflect a thorough and responsible approach to policy-making, but ends up revealing an interventionist long-term agenda.
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Balanced SEP discussion at IP Dealmakers Forum in London, moderated by Sir Robin Jacob
At the inaugural European edition of the IP Dealmakers Forum, a panel moderated by a former UK appellate judge discussed SEP policy, including the proposed EU regulation.
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Retrial verdict more than doubles damages award to G+ Communications against Samsung over two 5G SEPs: $142M
A jury in the Eastern District of Texas has more than doubled the damages amount originally awarded to G+ Communications in a 5G standard-essential patent case against Samsung to $142 million.
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DivX wins preliminary injunction in Brazil against Hisense/Toshiba over HEVC-related patent
DivX has obtained a Brazilian preliminary injunction against HiSense, its Toshiba subsidiary and local manufacturer and distributor Multi over a HEVC-essential patent.