RAMEY LLP has taken decisive legal action to defend its client's intellectual property rights, filing a patent infringement lawsuit on behalf of DATREC, LLC against UKG, INC. The lawsuit, filed on July 18, 2025, in the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, centers on U.S. Patent No. 8,381,309.

The patent-in-suit covers a “Method and System for Secure Communication Over a Public Network,” a technology designed to protect sensitive information and ensure secure data exchanges across open networks. DATREC, LLC asserts that UKG, INC. has unlawfully used this patented technology without authorization.

The primary objective of DATREC, LLC's legal action is to address the infringement, safeguard its intellectual property, and ensure that its patent rights are fully enforced under U.S. law. By pursuing this case, DATREC, LLC seeks appropriate relief for the unauthorized use of its innovation and aims to uphold the value of patented technology in fostering secure communication solutions.

RAMEY LLP remains committed to vigorously protecting its clients' intellectual property assets and ensuring that innovators receive the legal protections they deserve.

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