EV Battery Giants Are in Court: Is this another threat to EV Innovation?
The rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is driving intense competition and increased patent litigation. The patent feud of CALB vs CATL highlights how charged the industry innovation is. GreyB analyzed patents asserted in the recent EV battery litigations, focusing on the technologies central to these disputes. Combining the analysis of these patents […]
US Patent Damages Hit $4.19B, Verizon and Amazon Among the Top Payers
Patent disputes in the U.S. can turn into a billion-dollar courtroom showdown. Companies fight hard to protect their patents, and when they win, the payouts are massive. In 2024, 72 patent infringement lawsuits reached a jury verdict. General Access Solutions received the largest award- $857 million in infringement damages. The year saw 37 cases cross […]
Patent Alert: Is Your Drug Delivery Tech at Risk After Auto-Injection’s Latest Acquisition
In 2022, Medtronic paid $10 million to Insulet Corporation in an infringement lawsuit over tracking-enabled insulin pumps. Such high-stake cases highlight a growing issue in the healthcare sector. As companies invest in automated drug delivery, smart storage, and digital monitoring, the risk of inadvertent infringement and legal disputes increases. In August 2024, Auto-Injection Technologies LLC […]
Samsung Faces a Lawsuit Every 5 Days, Pharma Litigation Booms, and NPEs Stay Highly Active
Imagine being sued every 5 days! For Samsung Group, that became a reality in 2024. The tech giant became the most sued company in the US, with 69 patent infringement lawsuits involving 208 patents. However, Samsung was not alone in this struggle. Tech giants like Amazon and Google were right behind Samsung in the list. […]
5 Strategies to turn weak invalidity contentions into winning arguments
Weak invalidity contentions delay proceedings and increase costs, adding unnecessary stress to a high-stakes situation. Worst of all, it turns even the winning cases into losing battles. Minor oversights, even incomplete prior art information or errors in the procedural details, put the entire case at risk. This article lists 5 strategies to create solid invalidity […]
Could India be the Next Patent Hub for Chinese Companies?
With the rise of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in India and the growing interest of Chinese companies in this market, the question looms: “Could India be the next patent hub for Chinese companies?” To make this a reality, India’s IP landscape must be adjusted to accommodate global innovators, as several laws still require tweaking. In […]
GreyB’s thoroughness and issue-spotting exceeded my expectations – Steve Rotzin
While finding the perfect piece of prior art for patent invalidation isn’t always possible, GreyB’s thorough search strategies ensured that we identified the strongest prior art available, giving us a newfound confidence in our case. After successfully working with Steve Rotzin on a challenging patent litigation case, we spoke with him to learn about his […]
Detecting AI Patent Infringement: No Product Will Stay Hidden
Unlike traditional inventions with clear descriptions, AI patents, especially those with complex neural networks, are difficult to understand. Additionally, the lack of detailed explanations in AI patents and the difficulty of finding truly relevant information makes it challenging to identify product overlap effectively. This necessitates the development of adaptive strategies for detecting AI patent infringement. […]
Decoding the Latest Drug Patent Infringement Cases in the Pharma Industry
The pharmaceutical industry is known for its high-stakes drug patent infringement cases. Recently, several industry leaders, such as AbbVie, Bayer, and Cipla, have been involved in high-stakes litigation cases, garnering the attention of our patent invalidity team. This analysis of recent 5 drug patent infringement cases highlights the specific patent under scrutiny and the strategies […]
The Power of Market Research in Increasing Damages in Patent Infringement
Securing a ruling in your favor in an infringement case is a win, but translating that into a fair financial recovery is the real challenge. This scenario is all too common. You’ve built a winning claim chart and proven infringement, yet the proposed damages for patent infringement fall far short of reflecting the true value […]
Going beyond online literature to verify the true patent infringement potential
Online resources such as product manuals and company websites are a good starting point for patent infringement analysis. However, these sources can often be inconclusive, making it difficult to determine if a target company is actually infringing on a particular patent. A similar challenge arose when a client approached our team with a specific request […]
Dolby’s Strategy to Double Versatile Video Coding Standard Patent Licensing Returns
Streaming crystal-clear 8K content on a phone without buffering, even on unreliable internet, is no longer a far-fetched thought. This seemingly magical experience relies heavily on the intricate video compression technologies developed by industry leaders like Dolby and JVC Kenwood. Although this is commonly known, these companies are being highlighted in this case study for […]
8 Months In, the Unitary Patent & Court: Unmasking Industry Reactions & Shaping Your Next Move
In the eight months since its introduction, the Unitary Patent System has initiated a significant transformation in the field of patent law within the European Union. This article aims to offer an insightful overview of the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court, shedding light on how this system benefits various sectors, the notable cases that […]
Confirming Product Overlap in Patent Infringement Analysis with Limited Online Resources
The standard approach to prove product overlap during patent infringement analysis involves researching online resources such as product manuals, datasheets, and FAQs. However, online literature won’t always provide conclusive evidence for technology overlap in certain high-tech sectors such as LiDAR (Light Detection and ranging) and semiconductors. This issue is compounded by the complexity of the […]
Discover Top 12 Patent Litigation Funding Companies In The US & UK
Recent years have seen a paradigm shift in patent litigation cases. 61% of the patent infringement lawsuits since 2020 were backed up by litigation funding companies. A further 30% of patent litigation cases were estimated to be funded through litigation funding in 2021 alone. The litigation finance industry is expanding rapidly, and patent lawsuits have […]
Patent Litigation Funding: 8 Mistakes you can’t afford to make
This year, Colibri Heart Valve, a medical device start-up, went into a legal battle against the industry giant Medtronic CoreValve. This case not only earned its place among the top US patent awards of the first quarter of 2023 but also put a litigation funder – Burford Capital, in the forefront. The litigation funding from […]
