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.
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Recently, in the patenting world, the definition of obviousness in the consideration of patent has begun to change.In the past, obviousness was determined on the basis of teaching, suggestion and motivation as prerequisites.If the inventor somehow showed through his prior experience and knowledge that the creation he came up with would be the logical next step, it would in certain instances be reported as obvious.
The statutes for obviousness definitions have since changed.Now a secondary consideration for obviousness is being used.This deals with the concept of simultaneous invention.A simultaneous invention deals with the number of people, working independently that are all capable in skilled in their field, who have come up with the same invention not long after an enabling technology has developed.
These concepts can be quite complex.For this reason, it is very important to consult with your patent lawyer before proceeding with formalities.For more information, contact the patent law specialists of the Williams Kherkher firm at 866.950.9000.
The makers of the record selling Wii gaming system are need deep in a lawsuit with Anascape that claims Nintendo infringed on a patent involving the configuration of certain game controllers.As a result, sale of items containing the infringement may risk being banned.This includes Game Cube controllers.
Nintendo has however repeatedly stated that they did not infringe on the patent in question.They maintain that their most recent game console, the Wii, does not utilize this technology.Unfortunately the US District Judge who presided over the case has not only rejected Nintendo’s bid to overturn the $21 Million lawsuit, but he has said that he will ban the sale of all products involved.
Nintendo has appealed to a higher court, as the ban is current on hold.Microsoft recently settled a lawsuit similar to this situation not long before.
This case is an illustration of how patent law can impact not only the bottom line, but also millions of consumers who enjoy purchasing a particular product or service.If you would like more information regarding patent law, contact the patent law specialists of the Williams Kherkher law firm by calling 866.950.9000.
