Retail Patent Litigation, authored by R. David Donoghue, focuses on patent litigation trends and developments affecting the retail sector and its supply chain. The blog reports on new patent infringement cases, particularly those involving non-practicing entities (NPEs) targeting retailers and related businesses. It covers litigation strategies, key court decisions, and patent portfolios relevant to retail technologies such as inventory management, marketing systems, e-commerce platforms, and product display innovations. The blog also highlights notable plaintiffs, defendants, and judicial rulings in district courts, providing a resource for tracking ongoing patent disputes in the retail industry.
As is often the case, NPE’s ended the year quietly.* Frequent filers included AlmondNet, AML IP, Consolidated Transaction Processing, Symbology Innovations, and WirelessWerx IP.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful…
As is often the case, NPE activity slowed a bit in November, perhaps for the holidays.* Frequent filers included DigiMedia Tech, Liberty Peak Ventures, Patent Armory, S3G Technology, and Sovereign Peak Ventures.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership…
NPEs continued their August and September busyness.* Frequent filers included Accessify, Adaptive Avenue Associates, Advanced Transactions, AML IP, Fall Line Patents, Linfo IP, Patent Armory, Push Data, S3G Technology and Symbology.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with…
NPEs stayed busy in September.* Frequent filers included Analytical Technologies, Adaptive Avenue Associates, S3G, Symbology and Tiare Technology.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable…
NPEs ended the summer busy.* Frequent filers included Communication Interface Technologies, Patent Armory, Recog IP, S3G Technology and Symbology.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a…
NPE activity was light in July.* Frequent filers included Consolidated Transaction Processing, Innovaport, Patent Armory, S3G Technology and Symbology.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a…
NPEs started the summer with moderate activity.* Frequent filers included Consolidated Transaction Processing and Proud Lion IP.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource,…
NPE activity ramped up slightly in May.* Frequent filers included Adaptive Avenue Associates, Communication Interface Technologies, eCeipt, Interface IP, Recog IP, S3G Technology, Symbology Innovations, and Tiare Technology.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket…
Spring came in like a lamb in the NPE world. NPE activity was light in April.* Frequent filers included Adaptive Avenue Associates, Advanced Transactions, Communication Interface Technologies, Innovaport, Linfo IP, and SITO Mobile R&D IP.
As usual, I prepared the…
NPE activity was light in March.* Frequent filers included Advanced Transactions, Locket IP, Rothschild, and Tron Holdings.
As usual, I prepared the report in partnership with and using Docket Navigator and its powerful database. Docket Navigator is a valuable resource,…
