Ramey LLP, announces that its client, Random Chat LLC, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Ancestry.com DNA, LLC. The lawsuit was filed on June 9, 2025, in the United States District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division.

The lawsuit involves U.S. Patent No. 8,402,099, which covers “Method For Carrying Out A Multimedia Communication Based On A Network Protocol Particularly TCP/IP And/Or UDP.” This patented technology pertains to innovative methods for conducting multimedia communications efficiently over widely used network protocols, facilitating reliable and seamless data exchange.

Ramey LLP filed Random Chat LLC's original complaint along with a demand for a jury trial, seeking relief for the patent infringement by Ancestry.com DNA, LLC. The firm remains committed to defending its clients' intellectual property rights and ensuring that companies respect and properly license patented innovations.

Ramey LLP will pursue all appropriate relief on behalf of Random Chat LLC through the legal process, aiming to protect their client's valuable technological assets and address any unauthorized use by Ancestry.com DNA, LLC.

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