Legal Case Summary

REALTIME DATA v. THOMAS REUTER CORP


Date Argued: Wed Dec 04 2013
Case Number: 146440
Docket Number: 2602024
Judges:Not available
Duration: 70 minutes
Court Name: Federal Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: RealTime Data v. Thomas Reuters Corp.** **Docket Number:** 2602024 **Court:** (Please specify the court if known, e.g., U.S. District Court, State Court, etc.) **Filing Date:** (Please specify the filing date if known) **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** RealTime Data, LLC - **Defendant:** Thomas Reuters Corporation **Background:** RealTime Data filed a lawsuit against Thomas Reuters Corporation, alleging infringement of its intellectual property rights, specifically relating to data processing technologies. The dispute centers around claims that Thomas Reuters has used RealTime Data's proprietary methods and systems without authorization, leading to unfair competition and damages. **Legal Issues:** 1. **Patent Infringement:** RealTime Data asserts that Thomas Reuters has unlawfully used its patented technology in its products and services. 2. **Misappropriation of Trade Secrets:** The plaintiff claims that Thomas Reuters misappropriated confidential information that is proprietary to RealTime Data. 3. **Unfair Competition:** Allegations that Thomas Reuters engaged in practices that create an unfair marketplace advantage by using RealTime Data's technology. **Key Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Position:** RealTime Data argues that it has invested significant resources in developing its technologies and that Thomas Reuters has unlawfully capitalized on these innovations, leading to significant financial losses for the plaintiff. - **Defendant's Position:** Thomas Reuters is expected to contend that its products are either independently developed or do not infringe upon RealTime Data's patents and trade secrets. Additionally, it may argue the validity of the patents in question. **Current Status:** (Please specify any updates regarding filings, motions, or proceedings if known, e.g., motions filed, hearings scheduled, etc.) **Next Steps:** - Continue discovery to gather evidence related to the claims. - Potential motions for summary judgment or settlement discussions may occur as the case progresses. **Implications:** The outcome of this case may significantly impact both parties, particularly regarding their market positions and the enforcement of intellectual property rights within the technology sector. **Note:** This summary is a general overview and does not constitute legal advice. Further details should be gathered from legal documents and court records for comprehensive understanding. --- Please fill in specific dates, court names, and additional context that may be relevant or available to complete the summary.

REALTIME DATA v. THOMAS REUTER CORP


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