Law firm helps electronics company win multi-million license against competitor
“Chipworks did great work for us. I would not hesitate to work with them again.”
- Litigation Partner, Global Law Firm
Situation
An electronics company suspected a large competitor of infringing upon its patents in various consumer electronics products. Supported by its law firm, the company approached the competitor seeking a license deal but was quickly dismissed as having no evidence of infringement. Knowing its client needed a stronger case, the law firm contacted Chipworks.
Challenges
- Obtain credible evidence of infringement that would stand up in negotiations and in litigation, if necessary
- Find third party capable of both circuit and systems analysis, summarized in compelling claim charts
- Receive results quickly, in time for the next round of negotiations
Chipworks Solution
- Within a few weeks, performed circuit reverse engineering and functional testing of on-chip signals during operation
- Performed circuit reverse engineering to identify target nodes, and prepared landing pads for micro-probing on target nodes
- Micro-probed device, monitored electrical signals while taking pictures, and analyzed signals before mapping claim elements
Results
- Client reached licensing deal worth more than 150x its spend on Chipworks
- Law firm strengthened its relationship with the client by helping to turn around negotiations
- Client now confident in its IP strategy, and is pursuing additional licensing opportunities