TiVo Patent Lawsuit Finally Resolved

Posted by Patrick on May 3, 2011 · 1 Comment 

It’s been a long time coming, but TiVo’s patent battle with Echostar and DISH Network was finally resolved today with a half billion dollar royalty payment to the digital time-warping pioneer.  The licensing arrangement, almost seven years in the making, caps off a dispute that began with TiVo’s lawsuit in 2004. TiVo won a $74 … Continue reading →

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From Venture Capital To Legal Adventures: How Early Movers End Up In Patent Disputes

Posted by Patrick on December 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

The fourth installment of Patent Connections focuses on innovative start-ups, usually venture backed, and how their technology has made its way into courtrooms across America. Start-up companies typically originate with some novel, innovative idea that, along with proper execution, can become successful if it strikes a chord with the right segment of the business community. On the … Continue reading →

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