Technology standardization is viral to expanding tech markets. Offering standardized components or end-use products can enable multiple entrants to gain access to emerging markets. Countervailing concerns, arising from patent rights bundled into standards, were adjudged and affirmed in the Federal Circuit’s ruling in Qualcomm v. Broadcom (Dec. 1, 2008). While the rulings in that case [...]

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Silicon Image v. Analogix, 3:07-CV-0653-JCS (N.D. Cal. 11/21/2008).
Competitors in the HDMI interface market got into suit when Silicon tried to enjoin Analogix’ chips that allegedly embodied trade secrets and infringed copyrighted source code. In January, the injunction was denied, and early trial date was set. After Silicon amended to add business interference and false advertising [...]

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Tele Atlas NV v. NAVTEQ, 5:05-CV-1673 (N.D. Cal. 10/28/2008).
To win share in the dashboard GPS device market requires functional software and up-to-date mapping data.  With both, men need never to stop and ask directions.
Allegedly, Navteq tied licenses for key map display patents with purchases of its map databases. Judge Whyte’s decision charts the gauntlet against [...]

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Law.com finds the whole thing rather interesting.

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Judge Alsup construes six terms relating to "oligonucleotide probe" in this patent infringement lawsuit.

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