Patent Litigation Lawyer

The University of Texas sued a number of different technology companies based on a cell phone technology that recognizes words that user might try to communicate with through text. 

The technology works in a very peculiar way.  According to the briefing, a user may try to type in a word using the number key pad.  This method allows for a certain degree of ambiguity on the part of the device anticipating the needed or desired word.  The reason for this is that for each number there are four corresponding letters.  Thus a four-letter word like ‘help’ may have several different combinations but only one of them is consistent with the desired result.

The product then cross references the typed-in message to a stored database of English-language words.  The University of Texas claimed patent infringement and lost due to an inadequate claim construction.

Litigating a patent can be quite taxing and time-consuming.  The proper help of an experienced attorney is highly recommended.  If you would like to explore you legal options, contact the patent law specialists of the Williams Kherkher firm by calling 866.950.9000.