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NPEs Have No Obligation to Patent Mark Ramey LLP is a Texas-based intellectual property law firm dedicated to representing small patent owners, startups, and independent inventors in disputes against larger corporations. William P. Ramey III www.rameyfirm.com   By William P. Ramey, III, ...

Patent enforcement is a specialized field that operates by rules most inventors never learn until they have already broken them. By the time a small inventor discovers infringement and decides to act, the most consequential decisions about the case have often already been made, usually by acciden...

“The Federal Circuit’s Opinion in mCom IP, LLC v. City Nat’l Bank of Fla. Provides useful guidance on § 285.”

“Ortiz v. Vizio does not alter Wine Railway’s core holding that a non-practicing entity does not need to patent mark.”

Let's face it - patent litigation has become unaffordable for most patent owners. That means that most patent owners are denied access to the courts to enforce their patents, denied their First Amendment Right to seek redress for patent infringement. A few years back, the AIPLA Economic Survey p...

In a significant shift for the patent world, USPTO Acting Director Stewart's recent decision in Ecto World v. RAI Strategic Holdings has turned heads. The ruling reshapes how the PTAB handles Inter Partes Reviews by giving what many would consider appropriate weight to Information Disclosure Stat...

Introduction The concept of litigation funding has gained significant traction, particularly as third-party funders become more prevalent. However, an often-overlooked aspect of litigation funding is the role played by law firms themselves when they engage in contingency fee arrangements with cl...

Introduction Litigation funding has emerged as a significant financial tool for plaintiffs in various types of legal disputes, including patent litigation. This practice involves third-party funders providing financial support to plaintiffs in exchange for a share of the settlement or judgment. ...

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Ramey, LLP is thrilled to announce the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,012,817 to our client, Reginald Waye Layden! This patent, titled "COIL STRUCTURE," represents a significant advancement in coil structure technology, particularly for oil and gas operations. This innovative patent focuses on a...

Ramey, LLP is thrilled to announce the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,024,978 to our client, GJR MEYER SERVICE, INC.! This patent, titled "MULTI REEL SYSTEM," marks a significant advancement in frac valve lubrication technology, prioritizing operator safety and efficiency. This innovative patent...

How much due process should be afforded a patent-plaintiff before a sanction of attorneys' fees based on an exceptional case finding?  At a minimum, the merits of the infringement allegation should be considered if the basis for exceptionality is inadequate pre-filing investigation based on the m...

After years of Big Tech weakening the patent system through the courts, Congress has introduced the Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive (RESTORE) Patent Rights Act of 2025. This bipartisan, bicameral bill would restore the presumption that courts wi...

The recent Bloomberg tabloid article (Lawyer Big Tech Loves to Hate Wears Backlash as 'Badge of Honor') written by Lauren Castle is an irredeemable hit piece, I can only assume paid for and directed by Big Tech. One only needs to look at the few comments to see who was paying attention.....

For patent marking, the intent of the parties is key. Thanks to IPWatchdog, Inc for running our article on patent marking for NPEs! https://ipwatchdog.com/2025/02/23/settlement-licenses-patent-marking-intent-parties-key/id=186391/#

For many independent inventors and small startups, protecting intellectual property (IP) against tech giants can feel like an uphill battle. Large corporations have deep pockets and legal teams that can easily outlast an individual inventor in a prolonged court battle. That's where litigation fun...

Linfo IP, LLC has initiated legal proceedings against The Knot Worldwide, Inc., regarding patent infringement. The lawsuit was filed on January 22, 2025, in the Western District of Texas, Midland/Odessa Division. The legal action centers on U.S. Patent No. 9,430,131, which covers systems, metho...

Intellectual Property (IP) laws, including those governing patents, are fundamental to protecting the rights of inventors and encouraging innovation. Over time, U.S. administrations have made various changes to patent law, either through direct legislation, executive actions, or influencing the j...

The trend of annual patent application filings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has finally plateaued in the last 5 years at roughly 650k/yr. Before 2016, the trend line resembled an exponential curve, threatening to overwhelm the corps of patent examiners. Though there were struggles and, at times, daunting backlogs of unexamined applications, the Office was able to grow its workforce and meet the challenge.

RAMEY LLP has filed a patent infringement lawsuit on behalf of their client, CLOUD SYSTEMS HOLDCO IP LLC, against SAFE HOME SECURITY, INC. The Original Complaint was filed on January 16, 2025, in the Central District of Utah, Central Division, and includes a demand for a jury trial. The Patented...

RAMEY LLP has announced the filing of a patent infringement lawsuit on behalf of its client, AML IP, LLC, against Kuru Footwear, Inc. The legal action, filed on January 15, 2025, in the United States District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division, centers on the infringement of electro...

RAMEY LLP is representing KEPHART CONSULTING, LLC in a patent infringement lawsuit against REALNETWORKS, LLC, d/b/a SAFR. The Original Complaint, filed on January 15, 2025, in the Southern District of New York, Manhattan Division, includes a demand for a jury trial. The Patented Technologies Th...

RAMEY LLP announced today that its client, Traxcell Technologies, LLC, has initiated legal proceedings against Juniper Networks, Inc., regarding infringement of a patent related to wireless device location technology. The lawsuit was filed on January 14, 2025, in the United States District Court ...

RAMEY LLP announced that they are representing RANDOM CHAT LLC in a patent infringement lawsuit filed against Amazon.com, Inc. in the Western District of Texas, Midland/Odessa Division. The lawsuit centers around U.S. Patent  8,402,099, titled "Method For Carrying Out A Multimedia Communication B...

RAMEY LLP announced that its client, VDPP, LLC, has initiated legal proceedings against Medtronic, Inc., regarding the infringement of two key patents related to advanced 3D viewing technology. The lawsuit was filed on January 14, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Southern Distric...