Legal Case Summary

Motorola Mobility LLC v. Intellectual Ventures I LLC


Date Argued: Mon Mar 13 2017
Case Number: 2016-1401
Docket Number: 4616892
Judges:Not available
Duration: 42 minutes
Court Name: Federal Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Motorola Mobility LLC v. Intellectual Ventures I LLC** **Docket Number:** 4616892 **Court:** [Specify Court if known; e.g., United States District Court] **Date:** [Specify Date if known] **Overview:** Motorola Mobility LLC, a subsidiary of Google, filed a lawsuit against Intellectual Ventures I LLC, a prominent patent holding company, alleging infringement of several patents related to telecommunications technology. **Key Facts:** - Motorola Mobility develops and sells mobile devices and telecommunications solutions. - Intellectual Ventures I LLC owns a large portfolio of patents and licenses them to various companies across the technology sector. - The dispute arises from Intellectual Ventures claiming that Motorola's products infringe on multiple patents it holds concerning mobile communication and networking technologies. **Legal Issues:** 1. **Patent Infringement:** The central question is whether Motorola's products indeed infringe the patents held by Intellectual Ventures. 2. **Validity of Patents:** Motorola may contest the validity of the patents in question, arguing that they are either not novel or are obvious, thus not deserving of protection under patent law. 3. **Damages and Remedies:** If infringement is established, the court will consider the extent of damages and potential remedies that Intellectual Ventures may seek, including monetary damages and injunctive relief. **Arguments:** - **For Motorola Mobility:** Motorola may argue that the patents are overly broad or have been misinterpreted, seeking to invalidate them or demonstrate non-infringement. - **For Intellectual Ventures:** The plaintiff will assert that Motorola's products incorporate patented technologies and that they have suffered financial harm due to this infringement. **Outcome:** [Details on the court's decision or settlement, including any findings on patent validity, infringement, or awarded damages, if available.] **Conclusion:** This case highlights ongoing tensions in the tech industry surrounding patent rights, particularly the challenges faced by manufacturers from entities that primarily focus on patent acquisition and litigation. The outcome could have implications for how telecommunications technologies are developed and the enforcement of patent rights in the industry. **Note:** For specific details regarding the court’s ruling and implications, further research into the case docket and subsequent legal developments would be necessary.

Motorola Mobility LLC v. Intellectual Ventures I LLC


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