Legal Case Summary

Impulse Technology Ltd. v. Microsoft Corporation


Date Argued: Fri Nov 04 2016
Case Number: 2016-1015
Docket Number: 4485767
Judges:Not available
Duration: 35 minutes
Court Name: Federal Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Impulse Technology Ltd. v. Microsoft Corporation, Docket Number 4485767** **Court:** [Insert relevant court name if available] **Date:** [Insert relevant date if available] **Docket Number:** 4485767 **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Impulse Technology Ltd. - **Defendant:** Microsoft Corporation **Background:** Impulse Technology Ltd., a technology company specializing in innovative software solutions, initiated a legal action against Microsoft Corporation, a leading global technology company, alleging infringement of intellectual property rights related to a specific technology or software feature. **Legal Issues:** The core of the dispute centers on allegations that Microsoft Corporation utilized patented technology developed by Impulse Technology Ltd. without authorization. The plaintiff seeks damages for unauthorized use and potentially injunctive relief to prevent further infringement. **Facts:** - Impulse Technology Ltd. holds a patent (Patent No. [insert if available]) related to [insert brief description of the technology]. - Microsoft Corporation released a product/platform that allegedly incorporates the technology covered by Impulse’s patent. - Impulse claims that it notified Microsoft of the potential infringement prior to filing suit but alleges that Microsoft continued to utilize the technology without a licensing agreement. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** Impulse Technology Ltd. argues that Microsoft’s actions constitute willful infringement of their patent, causing significant financial harm and damages. The plaintiff claims that the technology is integral to Microsoft’s product offering and seeks both monetary compensation and an injunction to prohibit further use of the patented technology. - **Defendant's Argument:** Microsoft Corporation contends that the technology in question does not infringe on Impulse's patent. They may argue about the validity of the patent itself, asserting that it is overly broad, not novel, or otherwise unenforceable. Additionally, Microsoft may assert affirmative defenses, including laches, estoppel, or lack of damages. **Decision:** [Insert brief description of the outcome if available, including court's ruling on the infringement claim, damages awarded, or other relevant conclusions drawn.] **Impact:** This case may have significant implications for patent rights within the technology sector, particularly affecting how companies approach licensing and innovation. Precedent set by this case could influence future litigation involving technology patents and intellectual property rights. **Conclusion:** The ongoing litigation between Impulse Technology Ltd. and Microsoft Corporation emphasizes the complexities of patent law in the technology industry and highlights the importance of intellectual property protection for innovative companies. [Insert any available subsequent developments or implications if applicable.] Note: This summary is based on hypothetical details and may need adjustments based on actual case documents and developments.

Impulse Technology Ltd. v. Microsoft Corporation


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