Nokia and Amazon Resolve Global Dispute Over Prime Video and Streaming Devices
Standard essential patents in the realm of content streaming are a hot topic right now, with licensing leads from Ericsson, InterDigital, and Futurewei sharing valuable insights on navigating the tricky SEP market at the recent TPN conference, as reported by Marisa Woutersen.
In other patent news, Nokia is facing a lawsuit from Amazon over cloud computing technology. Amazon has asserted 12 patents against the Finnish telecom company, alleging that Nokia used Amazon’s patented innovations when establishing its cloud and network services division.
On the policy front, the Acting Director of the USPTO has enacted a new PTAB policy with a decision involving Motorola. Coke Morgan Stewart, in his capacity as Acting USPTO director, has thrown out challenges from Motorola against a rival’s body-worn camera patents, solidifying the director’s authority over discretionary denial policy at the PTAB.
In the world of trademarks, IP teams are sharing their strategies for enforcing rights while reducing costs. This mix of enforcement tactics aims to streamline the process and make it more efficient for all involved.
As tensions rise at the USPTO, concerns are mounting about government cutbacks impacting patent processes. Recent bills seek to roll back certain aspects of US patent law, which has drawn criticism from various stakeholders.
In a more politically charged move, top law firms are being called upon to take a stand against perceived threats to the rule of law. Will firms like Perkins Coie lead the charge in pushing back against these challenges?
Amidst the legal and policy discussions, the EU Court of Justice has made a significant ruling in the BSH Hausgeräte v Electrolux case, confirming the treatment of third-state patents by the Unified Patent Court.
It’s a dynamic time in the world of intellectual property law, with shifts in policy, high-stakes lawsuits, and calls for action on critical issues. Stay tuned for more updates on these evolving developments.
