Unified Patents’ Post

Atlantic IP entity, Foras Technologies, parallel processor patent, US 7,627,781, found invalid in reexam. The ‘781 patent relates to lockstep processor technology where two processors are paired together, and the two processors perform exactly the same-operations and the results-are compared. It has been asserted against Toyota Motor Corporation and Nissan Motor Corporation. #TheAntiTroll #finalrejection #exparte https://lnkd.in/gaXbh4Pf

In a recent case with Neo Wireless, Toyota questioned the opt-out of Neo Wireless' European patent. Neo Wireless LLC (Neo USA) transferred the German part of the patent to Neo GmbH but didn't include Neo GmbH in the opt-out process. The UPC Court of Appeal ruled that this opt-out was invalid because it wasn't lodged by all proprietors of all national parts of the patent, as required by Art. 83(3) of the UPC Agreement and Rule 5.1(a) of the Rules of Procedure. Details from Thomas Prock, Mike Gilbert and Ali Raja can be found below, alongside how to subscribe to further UPC insights from the team at Marks & Clerk. https://lnkd.in/eCpgBa82 #intellectualproperty #intellectualpropertylaw #patents #patentlaw #europeanlaw #unifiedpatentcourt #upc

Now the big players in the automotive industry are also beginning to test the judges at the „new“ Unified Patent Court (UPC) … Let's see how this will develop

UPC News: Procedural Clarity in Volkswagen v. NST Ruling (8 May 2024) In a recently published UPC order from 9 May 2024 (Volkswagen v. NST), the Local Division Munich shed light on questions relating to the validity of a withdrawal of opt-out, the right of standing to sue, the required substantiation of infringement by claimant and the postponement of a decision on preliminary objections:   ▪ The UPC withdrawal of the opt-out of NST by an officially appointed representative under art. 48 UPCA was valid, and did not require a justification of her power of attorney on behalf of NST. This is in contrast to an application filed by “any other person lodging the application to opt out on behalf of the proprietor”.   ▪ NST has full standing to sue by virtue of an agreement with the original patent owner, which also covers infringements prior to the agreement.   ▪ A detailed outline of the infringement and a comparison of the features of the patent claim with one accused device, suffices in the Statement of Claim (Rule 13(n) RoP). At a later stage it is sufficient to show that this "infringement read" also applies to all the other devices on the list of infringing devices.    ▪ Any decision on the preliminary objections of lack of jurisdiction raised by the Defendants may be deferred to a later stage of the proceeding, in accordance with the provisions of rule 20.2 RoP. ----- For more information about our UPC Cooperation, please visit our website: www.vossiusbrinkhof.eu #upc #news #unifiedpatentcourt #volkswagen #nst #litigation VOSSIUS Brinkhof N.V.

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⚠️ Fun Fact: Intellectual Property edition ⚠️ Did you know, the three-point seatbelt isn't protected by a patent?! 🤔🚗 Volvo deemed their invention essential to human life, so made the patent open for other manufacturers to use! Unlike Volvo, if your clients have a registered patent you'd like to protect, get in touch here ➡ https://lnkd.in/ePBbbpne #IntellectualProperty #IP #IPInsurance

The role of patents in the connected car world has been intensively and widely discussed. The article introduces some interesting aspects.

🔔 What's been happening at the UPC? 🔍 🚗 Yesterday (6 May 2024), Hamburg had a premiere in UPC proceedings. In a dispute between Avago and Tesla, the Local Division held its first interim conference (ACT_463258/2023). We at Bird & Bird were curious to learn how the panel presided by Sabine Klepsch handles the matter at this stage of the proceedings. Dr. Annika L. Lückemann, LL.M. (Virginia) from our Hamburg patent litigation team attended to observe: 📋 🏛 👉 The interim conference was led by Dr. Stefan Schilling, who is the Judge-Rapporteur in this case. It took place via videoconference, which went smoothly and was well organised. Overall, Judge Dr. Schilling followed a pragmatic approach, trying to prepare the upcoming oral hearing efficiently but thoroughly. 👨⚖️ 👉 The Judge-Rapporteur had a list of topics he addressed, the most interesting probably being claim interpretation. In this regard, Dr. Schilling shared that the Division tends to a functional interpretation. He then clarified the current focus for the oral hearing (validity over one document and non-infringement). 📑 👉 There was also discussion about issues with the CMS and possible consequences. However, all were in agreement that a uniform practice needs to (and will) be developed. 🖥 👉 The parties now have a deadline to comment in writing before the oral hearing which will take place on 19 June 2024. 📆 📟 ⚙ Avago sued Tesla for infringement of its patent EP 1 612 910 relating to an on-board power supply monitor and power control system in June 2023. Tesla filed a counterclaim for revocation. A further dispute between the parties is pending before the Munich LD regarding EP 1 838 002 (ACT_462984/2023). 🔌 🔋 #upc #patents

Last week saw notable patent transactions shaping various tech sectors. 🔎 Koninklijke Philips transferred 8 patents related to two-wire serial command bus interfaces to General Video, LLC. 🔎 Sharp strengthened its portfolio by acquiring 8 image decoding apparatus patents from Velos Media's pool. 🔎 India's Jupiter Technologies secured 5 patents for therapeutic support surfaces from China's PICARD Healthcare Technology. 🔎 Additionally, Germany's Robart transferred 26 patents on autonomous mobile robots to RoTrade Asset Management. 💱 In acquisition-related moves, Power Integrations received 7 patents on GaN LED and vertical FET devices from Odyssey Semiconductor, linked to their recent PowiGaN acquisition. These transactions underscore ongoing innovation and strategic moves in the tech industry. #Philips #Sharp #Velos #Media #Semiconductors #Robotics

Patented IP is the underlying key to a ventures success in rapidly changing EV market.