“Netlist Inc. can pursue allegations that Google Inc. reminiscence servers infringe its patented reminiscence module expertise, a California federal choose dominated, sending Netlist shares hovering.
Google argued its allegedly infringing reminiscence servers are insulated from infringement claims after Netlist amended components of the patent throughout proceedings on the U.S. patent workplace. Decide Richard Seeborg of the U.S. District Courtroom for the Northern District of California mentioned one of many patent’s claims isn’t topic to that protection.
The ruling jump-starts a case that dates to 2009. Google mentioned in earlier courtroom filings that if Netlist have been allowed to pursue infringement of that patent declare, the patent workplace proceedings “will likely be rendered meaningless,” and the case will begin over with respect to that patent declare.
Netlist shares rose 31% after the ruling. A Google spokesperson declined to remark.
https://information.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/google-fails-to-escape-netlist-suit-over-memory-server-patents
This lawsuit can value Google some huge cash. Very unhealthy information for the inventory.