Ramey LLP has filed a patent infringement lawsuit on behalf of their client, Random Chat LLC, against Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Kay Jewelers, Inc., and PayPal, Inc. The lawsuit, lodged in the Western District of Texas, Midland/Odessa Division, centers on the infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,402,099.

The core of the dispute revolves around U.S. Patent No. 8,402,099, which protects a "Method For Carrying Out A Multimedia Communication Based On A Network Protocol Particularly TCP/IP And/Or UDP." This patent covers a specific method for conducting multimedia communication utilizing network protocols, specifically TCP/IP and/or UDP.

The Original Complaint and demand for a jury trial were officially filed by Ramey LLP on behalf of Random Chat LLC on February 28, 2025, in the Western District of Texas, Midland/Odessa Division.

Through this legal action, Ramey LLP aims to vigorously defend Random Chat LLC's intellectual property rights and secure appropriate relief for the patent infringement by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Kay Jewelers, Inc., and PayPal, Inc. The firm is committed to pursuing this case to ensure the protection of their client's innovative technology across various sectors.

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