On May 1, 2025, the UK Court of Appeal ruled that Apple must pay $502 million to Optis Cellular Technology LLC in a patent dispute over 4G technology used in iPhones and iPads. This decision significantly increases the amount from a previous 2023 High Court ruling, which had set the... Read More

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is set for a leadership change as President Donald Trump has nominated John Squires to serve as the next Director. Squires, a veteran intellectual property attorney with experience in both corporate and private practice, brings a background in patent law, financial technology, and... Read More

Huawei Technologies has recently taken legal action against MediaTek, alleging patent infringement. The lawsuit, filed in a Chinese court, is part of Huawei's broader strategy to enhance revenue through licensing fees and royalties. MediaTek, a prominent supplier of application processors for smartphones and other consumer electronics, acknowledged the lawsuit but... Read More

In a landmark decision, Amazon has been ordered to pay nearly $122 million to AlmondNet Inc. for infringing on patents related to targeted internet advertising technology. The case, tried in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, revolved around two patents owned by AlmondNet that cover "privacy-friendly,... Read More

In a strategic legal move, Samsung has filed a lawsuit against Finnish startup Oura Health Oy, aiming to prevent the company from suing over the impending launch of the Galaxy Ring. This proactive step underscores the complex dynamics of intellectual property (IP) disputes in the tech industry, where larger corporations often... Read More