Mirror Worlds Technologies, LLC (“Mirror Worlds”) sued Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”)—formerly Facebook, Inc.—in the Southern District of New York for patent infringement. The lawsuit involved three patents related to storing, organizing, and presenting data in time-ordered streams. These patents purportedly introduced a unique method for automatically storing documents in chronological order with timestamps. Mirror Worlds accused several Facebook features, including the News Feed, Timeline, and Activity Log, of infringing these patents.
A Looming En Banc Decision with Potentially Damaging Consequences – EcoFactor v. Google
For anyone following the evolving admissibility standards for expert opinions relating to patent damages, the EcoFactor v. Google case is one to watch. In December 2024, the Federal Circuit granted Google’s petition for rehearing en banc to address the effect of amended Federal Rule of Evidence 702 and Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals as they relate to admissibility of damages expert testimony—particularly when a per-unit royalty rate is derived from three allegedly comparable lump-sum licenses.
The Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Patent Litigation: A New Frontier for Inventorship, Infringement and Validity
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, its impact on patent law is raising critical legal questions. From the recognition of AI as an inventor and potential infringement risks posed by the AI-generated outputs to the use of AI in patent validity challenges, the legal landscape is rapidly evolving. This article explores how generative AI is reshaping patent litigation, including the legal implications for inventorship, infringement and validity.