Don’t Launch Your Product Without It: The Immediate Need for FTO Search
Dow Chemical Co. (Dow) sued Nova Chemicals Corp. (Nova) for patent infringement in 2010, arguing that Nova’s polyethylene plastic products infringed Dow’s patent. Dow Chemical won its case in an Ontario court in 2017 and then at an appeals court, receiving a CAD 645 million ($482 million) infringement award. The award was among the biggest […]
Invalidating Formulation Patents using the Standard Values of the Ingredients in the Claim
Invalidating formulation patents is generally more complex than usual patents because they include different components mixed together in a certain amount to make that formulation stable or viable. While the concept might seem simple, pinpointing the exact percentages and considering external factors that influence these values significantly complicates the search process. Geographical origin, storage conditions, […]
5 Powerful techniques to successfully invalidate telecom patents
In September, Lenovo Group paid a hefty $140 million in a SEPs infringement lawsuit by InterDigital. In the same month, Xiaomi and Oppo were sued by Panasonic over 4G patent infringement, adding to the legal battles faced by Chinese smartphone giants. Patent litigation has become increasingly prominent in the telecom sector. It’s no longer a […]
Found 102 prior art in the textile industry to invalidate a med tech patent
During invalidation searches, I often stumble upon 102 prior art from my surroundings. It might fascinate you how I discover them even when I’m not looking for them consciously. However, it’s second nature to me now. Recently, I cracked a patent invalidity case in a similar situation, but before I share the complete story, let […]
Using Research Grant Proposal Of An Inventor To Invalidate the Patent
This is the story of a project that challenged me to invalidate a patent by one of the pioneers in the field of next-gen gene sequencing with over two decades of research under his belt. It was a typical day for me. I had successfully completed a project the day before, woke up refreshed, and […]
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 […]
GreyB’s Secret Search Strategy That Helped Find Prior Art For Auto-Playing Media
The ecosystem of a patent and its technology are critical factors in conducting a prior art search and even selecting the appropriate researcher for your case. Moreover, in one of our blogs, we discussed the same in detail using the examples of Researcher A and Researcher B. Returning to this case study, I will share […]
Apple & Google sued by Geoscope Technologies! Will They Survive?
Location-Based Services (LBS) technology has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, serving as a focal point for extensive research and development efforts to enhance mobile location detection for various applications, including social networking, advertising, and indoor navigation. However, this rapid growth has also led to an upsurge in patent litigation cases within this domain. During […]
How We Found Prior Art Of A Numerical Claim Using Hooke’s Law Equation?
Prior-art search is a challenging process in itself. While it is possible to identify relevant prior art based on the claimed numerical value for well-known quantities like thicknesses, volumes, or forces, the task becomes tougher when dealing with less familiar quantities. For instance, when a patent claims a relationship between fundamental quantities, such as a […]
GreyB’s Philosophy for Performing a Patent Prior Art Search!
Navigating the vast landscape of the prior art search is overwhelming, and there is always the risk of missing crucial prior art references. Partnering with the right research firm can make or break the whole deal. Now, imagine having two researchers to choose from for your prior art project. Researcher A specializes in standard analysis […]
How we performed FCC id search to find solid prior art?
“Searching prior art is not a process, it is an art.” In my 6 years of experience, I have been a part of ~250 patent invalidation processes. If it has taught me anything, it is that there are multiple ways to invalidate a patent. You not only require knowledge of the technology but also a tremendous […]
Patent Invalidity Search: Lithium Ion Phosphate Battery
As analysts, we often encounter a situation where a patent’s claims contain certain elements that appear to be designed as decoys. Their inclusion is intended to distract attention from other important aspects of the claim. Recently, I was tasked with a patent invalidity search for a battery technology patent with such decoy claim elements. But […]
Google Sued Over US9420075B2: Will it Survive DDC Technology’s Legal Fight?
Virtual Reality (VR) technology rapidly transforms how we experience the world, from immersive gaming to advanced training simulations. However, as with any burgeoning field, legal battles over intellectual property rights have become common in VR as well. One interesting case is the ongoing patent infringement against Google’s VR headset filed by DDC Technology. As experts […]
Bell Semiconductor’s US7231626B2 is taking semiconductor companies under its radar. Are you safe?
Bell Semiconductor, an entity of Hilco Global, has thousands of patents in the semiconductor domain. However, despite the connotations, it is a category 2 Non-Practicing Entity and doesn’t seem to sell or develop anything. Instead, the company focuses solely on acquiring and asserting patents, and its recent lawsuit against 25 semiconductor companies has become a […]
We found prior art for a patent in Jurassic Park!
Yes, you read that right. I found system prior art for a validity search in the Jurassic Park movie! While you are probably wondering how and what? Please hold on to your excitement as I thoroughly take you through the case. (Some might even define this journey as thrilling as the movie itself 😛) But […]
PUMA lost the case because of Rihanna! Here is why
In just a few decades, social media, as we know it, has influenced our everyday life. Over 4.5 billion people use social media daily. More than 300 million photos are uploaded daily on Facebook. Next to Facebook is Instagram, where 95 million photos and videos are shared every day. With so much information on social […]
