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#Jury #orders #Samsung #to #pay $192m #in #patent #suit A Texan jury has ordered Samsung to pay Californian start-up Mojo Mobility just over $192m for infringing five of its wireless charging patents. On 13 September the jury, before US district judge Rodney Gilstrap in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, found that Samsung had wilfully infringed five of Mojo’s patents related to wireless charging technology and products in its Galaxy smartphones and other devices. Mojo was represented by a team from US trial firm McKool Smith led by Austin-based principal Stephen Pollinger. He said: “Our client Mojo appreciates the jury’s attention and is pleased the jury recognised the facts and the issues at stake." He added Mojo "looks forward to compensation for developing this critical technology.” Along with Pollinger, the McKool Smith trial team included Texas-based principals Samuel Baxter, Kevin Burgess, Charles Fowler Jr., Ryan McBeth and Jennifer Truelove as well as Washington DC-based principal Chris McNett. The team also included senior counsel Neil Ozarkar and associates George Fishback Jr. and Kenneth Scott. Pollinger noted that the interaction between the two parties dates back more than 10 years and that Samsung “raised very possible legal challenge”. In addition to its defences asserted in the district court case, Samsung challenged the validity of the patents in 18 inter parties review (IPR) petitions before the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). “Based upon Mojo Mobility's detailed oppositions to these IPR petitions, the PTAB denied 16 of the 18 IPR petitions levied against the five patents upon which jury trial was had," he said. He added: “This case also shows the level of detail required to prove patent damages. Mojo Mobility engaged a PhD survey expert who conducted a detailed survey of more than 2,000 participants to assess the economic value of the infringement to Samsung's business.” This win follows two other verdicts McKool Smith has secured against Samsung in recent months, including a $142m patent damages verdict in April on behalf of licensing company G+ Communications against Samsung for infringement of its 5G standard essential patents (SEPs). This verdict almost doubled the amount the jury came up with in the first trial in January of $67.5m against Samsung plus a running royalty of $1.50 per phone. The judge had ordered a retrial as he considered the outcome of the jury trial unreliable as there was evidence of confusion between the meaning of lump-sum royalties and running royalties. The current case is Mojo Mobility Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. et al. in the Eastern District of Texas. The case number is 2:22-cv-00398. https://lnkd.in/dZcngg9Q The Global Legal Post - September 17, 2024

#LG #Applies #for #Trademark #Registration #for #Cosmetics #After #Exiting #Russia LG, which exited the Russian market, has recently filed for a trademark registration for cosmetics in Russia, according to reports from Russian media outlets on September 12 (local time). A database posted by the Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) on 10 revealed that LG submitted the trademark application on September 6. Unlike its usual focus on home appliances, this application pertains to its cosmetics brand. Rospatent disclosed that LG plans to introduce products under the OHUI brand, including creams, perfumes, hair-care products, and cosmetics. LG suspended product shipments to Russia following the country's "special military operation" in Ukraine in February 2022, which led to Western sanctions. This also resulted in LG Electronics halting operations at its plant in Moscow. Earlier, Hyundai, which also withdrew from the Russian market, applied for 17 trademark registrations, including its Genesis brand, in August. Analysts speculate that these moves could suggest possible plans for a re-entry into the Russian market or efforts to safeguard trademark rights. Under Russian law, trademarks can be canceled if they are not used for three years. Meanwhile, on September 10, Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the addition of Hyundai and Kia auto parts to the parallel import list, as reported by TASS news agency. Parallel imports allow third parties to import and sell products through various channels without going through the manufacturer's official distributors. The ministry expects this measure to help provide parts for repair and maintenance, given the large number of Hyundai and Kia vehicles in Russia. https://lnkd.in/ejvfk3eC The Korea Post - September 15, 2024

#Nissan Z '#Warrior' #Trademark #Hints #at #an #Off-#Road #Sports #Car Nissan has a trim line in Australia called Warrior. It’s an all-terrain upgrade that the company currently offers on the Navara and Patrol, and it might be coming to the Z sports car. The automaker recently filed a trademark with IP Australia for the Z Warrior name. A high-riding version of the Z wouldn’t make it a unicorn. Porsche has the 911 Dakar and Lamborghini delivered the Huracan Sterrato, so why can’t the Z join in the fun? The automaker teased us last year with the Safari Rally Z Tribute that took inspiration from the Datsun 240Z that won the 1971 East African Safari Rally. Tommy Pike Customs built the concept that rode two inches higher than the standard car, with 17-inch prototype Nismo Safari wheels and Yokohama Geolander M/T G003 rubber. Additional lighting on the hood, lower bumper, and at the base of A-pillars helps it achieve the proper rally look. It also had a tune that pushed the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine over 400 horsepower. Sports cars aren’t big sellers, anyway, and a rugged Z would be even more niche, but it would be awesome to see another high-riding sports car join the list. It'd hopefully get goodies like a raised suspension, underbody protection, new bumpers, and more, just like other Warrior models. While Nissan is open to expanding the Warrior line in Australia, it hasn’t confirmed that its efforts will include its sports car. If Nissan does upgrade the Z for Mad Max duty, we hope they export here, too. https://lnkd.in/eHbQTupb motor1.com - Sep 13, 2024

#Amul #Wins #Trademark #Case #Against #Italian #Firm, #Amuleti Amul won a trademark infringement case against an Italian company. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) which owns Amul, filed a lawsuit asserting that Amul is a household name in India with a strong global reputation, according to media reports. The Italian company, Terre Primitive was accused of 'blatantly' copying Amul’s packaging including its script, style and overall design. They had merely added the suffix 'eti' to the name, creating the brand 'Amuleti', a move GCMMF argued was an attempt to mislead consumers, according to the claims made by their legal representative, Singh. The Delhi High Court has granted an injunction in favour of Amul, as per reports. Justice Mini Pushkarna issued the order, prohibiting the Italian firm from using or dealing with any trademarks identical to 'Amul' and instructed them to remove all infringing products from their website. An Informist media report quoted Delhi HC, “In the above said circumstances, the plaintiffs have demonstrated a prima facie case for grant of injunction and, in case, no ex parte ad interim injunction is granted, the plaintiffs will suffer an irreparable loss.” Furthermore, Meta Inc has been directed to block or delete the social media accounts of Terre Primitive for promoting 'Amuleti'. GCMMF Managing Director, Jayen Mehta described the court's order as a relief for Amul and a strong stance in safeguarding indigenous brands from foreign infringement. GCMMF has held the 'Amul' trademark since 1958, whereas the Italian company launched its website in 2020. The next hearing in the case is set for 7 January 2025. https://lnkd.in/eEhKnu4r BW MARKETING WORLD - September 12, 2024

#Apple #files #for #the '#Rehearsal #Room' #trademark #in #the #U.S. & #Hong #Kong #that #relates #to #Apple #Immersive #Video #Experiences #for #Vision #Pro Apple has filed for the "Rehearsal Room" that was used in context with the Apple video "Alicia Keys Rehearsal Room' as presented below. Apple's All-New Immersive Entertainment Experiences are designed for Apple Vision Pro, so that users can experience Apple Immersive Video, a remarkable new entertainment format pioneered by Apple. Apple Immersive Video features 180-degree 3D 8K recordings captured with Spatial Audio to transport viewers to the center of a place, moment, or story. The Alicia Key's "Rehearsal Room" was one of four found in Apple's original press release on January 16, 2024. In Hong Kong, Apple's patent application 306660441 was filed under International Class 041 covering the following "Entertainment services, namely arranging, organizing, conducting, and presenting augmented reality and virtual reality immersive music concerts, live music performances, music special events; entertainment services, namely, providing augmented reality and virtual reality non-downloadable playback of music in generated playlists via the internet and other communications networks; entertainment services, namely, curating songs for music playlists; compiling and publishing music playlists; production, distribution, and presentation of augmented reality and virtual reality immersive audio and video programs, podcasts, and audio and video augmented reality and virtual reality sound recordings; entertainment services, namely providing ongoing podcasts in the fields of entertainment and music; entertainment services, namely, providing augmented reality and virtual reality non-downloadable music, interviews, live recording sessions, live music performances, and videos featuring musical artists and celebrities." In the U.S. Apple filed their trademark application 98720437 under the same International Class 041. It should generally be noted that international trademark classes that Apple files their trademarks under are important as the trademark registration will only protect those classes that have been identified in their original application. In a legal battle, the classes filed for originally could make or break a legal case. https://lnkd.in/ePJFvuXv Patently Apple - September 11, 2024

#Ford #seeks #patent #for #tech #that #listens #to #driver #conversations #to #serve #ads Ford Motor Company is seeking a patent for technology that would allow it to tailor in-car advertising by listening to conversations among vehicle occupants, as well as by analyzing a car’s historical location and other data, according to a patent application published late last month. “In one example, the controller may monitor user dialogue to detect when individuals are in a conversation,” the patent application says. “The conversations can be parsed for keywords or phrases that may indicate where the occupants are traveling to.” The tech — labeled as “in-vehicle advertisement presentation” — will determine where a car is located, how fast it is traveling, what type of road it is driving on and whether it is in traffic. It also will predict routes, speeds and destinations to customize ads to drivers, the application said. The system could pull data from “audio signals within the vehicle and/or historical user data, selecting a number of the advertisements to present to the user during the trip,” the patent application said. By monitoring dialogue between vehicle occupants the ad controller system can determine when to deliver audio versus visual ads, providing ads to drivers as they travel “through a human-machine interface (HMI) of the vehicle,” the application said. “Such systems and methods provide maximum opportunity for ad-based monetization,” the application said. “These systems and methods may use knowledge of vehicle destination prediction to provide more relevant advertisements, for example, if a user is going grocery shopping, merchandise purchasing, etc.” The patent application does not describe how the collected data would be protected. The technology would be primarily software-based and would require no new hardware, according to the application. Ford filed the application in February and it was published on August 29. Contents of the application were first reported by Motor1.com. The auto manufacturer defended the patent application. "Submitting patent applications is a normal part of any strong business as the process protects new ideas and helps us build a robust portfolio of intellectual property,” a statement from a Ford spokesperson said. “The ideas described within a patent application should not be viewed as an indication of our business or product plans,” the statement added. In a followup statement, Ford said it "will always put the customer first in the decision-making behind the development and marketing of new products and services." The system also could cull data from third-party applications or set up screen input preferences to predict the number of ads a driver should be served, the application said. https://lnkd.in/eC9pZVqd The Record - September 10, 2024

#IC #814 #Series: #ANI #Sues #Netflix #Over #Copyright, #Trademark #Infringement News agency Asia News International (ANI) has reportedly sued Netflix and producers of the show “Watch IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack” over alleged copyright and trademark infringement. As per Bar & Bench, the Delhi High Court on Monday (September 9) issued notices to Netflix as well as show producers, Matchbox Shots and Benaras Mediaworks, to furnish their responses in connection with the case within two days. A single-judge bench comprising Justice Mini Pushkarna briefly heard the matter and passed the directions. The court will next hear the matter on Friday (September 13). In its petition, ANI has alleged that the Netflix show used footage featuring the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, General Parvez Musharraf, and others without any licence. The news agency’s counsel contended that ANI’s logo is visible in one of the footages, which amounted to trademark infringement. The agency has urged the HC to pass directions to Netflix to take down the four episodes that featured ANI footage and blur its logo. ANU’s counsel Sidhant Kumar argued that the news agency does not want to be associated with a show which “exonerates Pakistan of its role in the plane hijack”, adding that the show was now being termed as a public relations exercise for the Pakistani spy agency ISI. Kumar said while the producer of the show approached the news agency with a request for use of their footage in the year 2021, no formal agreement was signed between the two sides. “This show is only controversial but anti-national and unpatriotic in the eyes of the public. I do not want to be associated with them… Four out of the six episodes use my footage(s) extensively. I engaged a cameraperson in Pakistan who possibly has the only shot of Masood Azhar being released in Pakistan,” Kumar argued. The counsel appearing for the producers rejected the claim. Arguing for one of the producers, advocate Hiren Kamod said that footage used in the show was obtained through two other firms, Conceptual and Wilderness, and an amount of INR 1.75 Cr was paid for it. Kamod added that the producers have a deal with British news agency Reuters (an ANI shareholder), which gave the footage to the show producers. Another counsel appearing for Netflix contended that the reason why ANI’s logo is in one of the footage is because it was the first statement by PM Vajpayee to the media. “… ANI just happened to be there. The purpose of showing its logo is not to take advantage or ride on the ANI name. The show glorifies the pilots and our forces,” Netflix counsel told the court. It is pertinent to note that the show has been in trouble since its release. Last week, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) summoned Netflix’s content head Monika Shergill to seek an explanation https://lnkd.in/erJ28WEA inc42.com-September 10,2024

#Xockets #rockets #Nvidia: #Blackwell #debut #threatened #by #DPU #patent #claims Nvidia is embroiled in an antitrust'n'patent lawsuit, which alleges the GPU giant colluded with Microsoft and the intellectual property risk management firm RPX to rip off the data processing unit (DPU) developer Xockets' designs. The case [6:24-cv-453], filed in the western federal district of Texas — a haven for patent suits in America — accuses the trio of violating federal antitrust laws, participating in monopolistic behavior to avoid paying Xockets its due, and knowingly infringing its patents. In addition to monetary damages, Xockets is also seeking an injunction which, if granted, would prohibit the release of Nvidia's upcoming Blackwell platform. The intellectual property in question refers to a series of patents for DPU technologies filed by Xockets founder Parin Dalal beginning in 2012. At a high level, they describe architectures for "offloading, accelerating, and isolating data-intensive computing operations from server processors" at line speeds. "Nvidia's use of Xockets' patented DPU technology has allowed Nvidia to monopolize the field of GPU-enabled AI servers and Microsoft to monopolize the field of GPU-enabled AI platforms — and is critical to their success and market capitalization," Xockets alleged this week. "Xockets has made every effort to engage Nvidia and Microsoft in good faith negotiations, but those efforts have been rebuffed." The patents in question encompass a variety of applications, including cloud, machine learning, security, network overlays, streaming data processing, and cloud fabrics. Xockets says Microsoft, as well as Mellanox — later acquired by Nvidia in 2020 — knowingly ripped off these blueprints. The suit claims that Xockets actually presented its technology to Microsoft in 2016, and the technology was then adopted by Mellanox without its knowledge that same year for cloud offload use by Redmond and other customers. Xockets alleges three distinct technologies that are key to scaling large clusters of GPUs for AI training and inference deployments infringe its patents. They include Nvidia's ConnectX smartNICs, BlueField DPUs, and NVLink switch. If you're not familiar, ConnectX and BlueField are used in scale-out networks, while NVLink switch is employed in scale-up networks as we see in Nvidia's NVL72 rack-scale platform. "All are based on Xockets' patented architectures," the DPU outfit claims. https://lnkd.in/e9KMVpA5 The Register - September 08, 2024

#Meghan #Markle’s #Trademark #Tweaks #Were “#Expected,” #Says #Source Meghan Markle is going forward with her plans for her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, which began sending out samples to select influencers earlier this spring. According to a trademark filing, the process is still ongoing, with representatives at the US Patent and Trademarks Office objecting to a few aspects of the name and a previous application’s description of the brand’s calligraphic logo. Despite reports claiming otherwise, the news doesn’t necessarily represent a setback for the brand, which is reportedly preparing for a wider launch later this year. A source close to the duchess said that the process is still ongoing. “American Riviera Orchard, as part of its on-going Trademark Application, has received several office actions,” they told Vanity Fair. “These are routine and expected when filing for trademarks.” According to the Daily Mail, Markle's legal representation has already gone through two rounds of back and forth about the logo, name, and company’s intended products. In a “non-final” action document, the PTO mentions trademark law related to the patent of geographic locations and the wording of other aspects of the application. Markle first announced her plans to start her own brand with an Instagram account and website in March. American Riviera Orchard’s first announced product was a jar of raspberry jam that she sent to friends including Chrissy Teigen, Kris Jenner, Tracy Robbins and Delfina Blaquier. In an August interview with the New York Times, Meghan explained that the investments that she has made in women-owned businesses, including Cesta Collective, have helped her launch her own brand. “When people are online looking for things or reading things, I’m trying to find great new designers, especially in different territories,” she said. “Investing in them has helped me line up for this chapter where I’m investing in myself,” the duchess said. The newspaper added that Markle's portfolio now includes between five and 10 brands. https://lnkd.in/eCCqCq4i VANITY FAIR - September 06, 2024

#Nvidia, #Microsoft #hit #with #patent #lawsuit #over #AI #computing #technology Artificial intelligence computing giants Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab and Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab were sued in U.S. court on Thursday for allegedly stealing a small Texas company's data processor technology to help fuel development of AI products. Plaintiff Xockets accused Nvidia and Microsoft of “rampant” patent infringement in the lawsuit, opens new tab, filed in Waco, Texas, federal court. Xockets also said the companies violated antitrust law by conspiring with each other and with patent risk management company RPX to fix and drive down the price of Xockets’ technology. “Nvidia and Microsoft are abusing their dominance and market power in AI in an attempt to pay little or nothing for the innovations of others that are used in their products," Xockets board member Robert Cote said in a statement. Nvidia declined to comment. Microsoft and RPX, which is also a defendant, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Microsoft has invested billions into a partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI, which has become the face of generative AI. Nvidia’s equipment is used in data centers that help develop and run AI systems. Xockets, founded in 2012, said its inventions for “data processing units,” or DPUs, are essential elements in some of Nvidia and Microsoft’s systems. It said its technology allows computer systems to offload and accelerate some tasks that would otherwise overburden server processors. The lawsuit said Xockets sought to license its technology to Nvidia and Microsoft, but the companies formed a pact to channel any licensing negotiations through RPX. Xockets said it was seeking unspecified triple damages and a court order that would block the sale of products that allegedly contain patent-infringing technology. The case is Xockets Inc v Nvidia, Microsoft and RPX, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, No. 6:24-cv-00453-ADA. For Xockets: Jamie McDole of Winstead; Jason Sheasby of Irell & Manella; and Max Ciccarelli of Ciccarelli Law Firm https://lnkd.in/eS5yPHxy Reuters - September 06, 2024