Patent

Jury Awards Lashify $30.5 Million in Patent Infringement Case Against Worldbeauty, Sets Precedent for Future Royalties

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Austin, Texas — In a landmark decision, a federal jury in Texas has ordered Qingdao Lashbeauty Cosmetic Co., Ltd., known commercially as Worldbeauty, to pay Lashify $30.5 million for lost profits due to patent infringement. The court decision also imposed a 30 percent royalty on future sales of Worldbeauty’s products that infringe on Lashify’s patented artificial eyelash extension system. The verdict, delivered on August 23, concluded the lawsuit initiated by Lashify in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in 2022. The Los Angeles-based beauty innovator, acclaimed for its Gossamer lash system, … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of Axonics in High-Stakes Patent Lawsuit Against Medtronic

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Los Angeles — In a significant legal decision, Axonics, the Irvine-based medical device company, was cleared of patent infringement allegations by Medtronic in a verdict delivered by a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The jury found unanimously that Axonics did not infringe on any of the three patents cited by Medtronic in the lawsuit, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing rivalry between the two companies in the field of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) technologies. Raymond W. Cohen, CEO of Axonics, expressed satisfaction with the jury’s decision, emphasizing that … Read more

Nintendo Sues ‘Palworld’ Developer for Alleged Patent Infringement Over ‘Pokémon with Guns’ Game

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Tokyo, Japan — Nintendo, a giant in the global gaming industry, has taken legal action against Pocketpair, a developer it claims has infringed on its patents with the game “Palworld,” often referred to as “Pokémon with guns.” The lawsuit, filed in Tokyo District Court by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, targets the Japanese studio responsible for the viral game that echoes the style and gameplay of Nintendo’s famed “Pokémon” series. “Palworld,” which has seen remarkable sales exceeding five million copies within just three days of its launch, incorporates player characters armed with weapons alongside monsters … Read more

Nintendo Sues Palworld Developer Pocketpair Over Alleged Pokémon Patent Infringements

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TOKYO — A new legal battle is brewing as Nintendo has taken legal action against Pocketpair, the creators of Palworld, a game that Nintendo claims infringes on its immensely popular Pokémon series. The lawsuit, which was launched by Nintendo earlier this week, is focused on allegations that Palworld closely mimics the characters and gameplay dynamics of the long-standing Pokémon games, thereby violating multiple patent rights. In the complaint, Nintendo asserts that the similarities between its Pokémon franchise and Palworld are not merely superficial but extend to core elements protected by copyright. As a part of … Read more