Dusseldorf Court Rejects Vringo’s Patent Claims Against ZTE
The Dusseldorf District Court rejected Vringo’s claims on infringement over two patents (Patents ‘EP 136’ and ‘EP 941’), that allegedly related to hotspot functionality in mobile devices and the use of Google Maps respectively.
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Avigilon Spends $13M on Video Analytics Patents from BRS Labs
Avigilon Corporation, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of 96 US and international patents and 25 US and international patent applications from four unrelated vendors for aggregate cash consideration of US$13,375,000.
TOGGLED Licenses Philips to TLED Patent Portfolio
TOGGLED, developer and producer of next-generation solid-state lighting technology, reported today that Koninklijke Philips N.V. is now a licensee to its patent portfolio of over 60 patents primarily related to LED replacements for fluorescent tubes, commonly referred to as TLEDs.
Universal Display and Sumitomo Chemical Sign Technology License Agreement
Universal Display Corporation and Sumitomo Chemical Company, Ltd. today announced the signing of a new OLED Technology License Agreement. Under the agreement, Universal Display has granted Sumitomo Chemical non-exclusive license rights, under various patents owned or controlled by Universal Display, to manufacture and sell solution-processed organic light emitting diode (OLED) lighting products.
A Microsoft Patent Surfaces at the U.S Patent Office with New Surface Hub Revelations
Yesterday Microsoft introduced the new Surface Hub for enterprise collaboration and meetings during their Windows 10 event. Microsoft noted that their new Surface Hub, would introduce Skype for the enterprise, be able to manipulate 3D CAM files using multitouch, use their Surface pen to make annotations and mark-up materials on screen and more. In yesterday’s presentation Microsoft introduced two features or apps called “Meetings” and “Brainstorming.”
USPTO Publishes Apple Touch ID & Orientation Audio Patents
The USPTO published a series of three new Touch ID patent applications from Apple in addition to one that covers orientation based audio that Apple first revealed back in 2013.
Apple Patent Reveals that Future idevices may Adopt New Energy Efficient Radioluminescent or Photoluminescent Backlights
The USPTO published a patent application from Apple that reveals their work on improving the technology related to iDevice backlight units. Apple’s invention covers new backlight technology that could potentially allow for high power efficiency while avoiding excessive battery drain.
Gilead challenges Patent Controller’s rejection of Sovaldi
Gilead Sciences is not taking the Indian Patent Controller’s rejection of its Hepatitis C wonder drug lying down. The US drug maker has challenged the patent denial order in Delhi High Court on grounds that the order is beyond comprehension.
Company Wants All EA Profits From Nine Sports Games Due To Alleged Patent Infringement
EA will be heading to court to defend itself against a patent-infringement lawsuit tied to its sports titles. The suit was filed on January 15 by White Knuckle LLC, which holds a patent for updating video games based on real-world changes.
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Xeros adds US patent
Rotherham high-tech firm, Xeros, has strengthened its position in America after the United States Patent Office issued the company with a Notice of Allowance on a patent application covering its core polymer bead cleaning process.
