Global electronics company gains technical evaluation prior to patent purchase, creates counterclaim in litigation

"We are very pleased with the quick response and detailed work provided by Chipworks.”

                                                                                  - Assistant Manager Patent Acquisition Group

Situation

A global electronics giant was served notice of patent infringement by a major consumer products company, exposing it to hundreds of millions of dollars in licensing fees on its core product line. As part of a larger acquisition strategy, the company identified patents outside of its technology area that could help support a counterclaim and be of licensing value in the future. The company sought technical due diligence that would help it validate the value of the patents prior to making an investment.

 
Challenges

• Quickly validate  that the patents identified for acquisition would support a counter claim
• Evaluate the potential of the patents to generate future licensing revenue prior to making an investment

 Chipworks Solution

• Conduct a preliminary review of the portfolios, and identify patents against which existing technical analyses could be applied
• Document how widely the inventions were used by the consumer products company, and in the industry as a whole

Results

• Provided evidence to support a counterclaim, strengthening the client’s litigation position, and potentially saving hundreds of millions of dollars
• Reduced the investment risk, and identified patents capable of generating significant revenue

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