GLG News by Dolby Digital Technology Experts

Douglas LichtmanProfessor of LawUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

IDCC: Next up, Nokia

December 28, 2008

Analysis of:Form 8-K for InterDigital | biz.yahoo.com

InterDigital has settled its 3G dispute with Samsung, for an amount still largely unknown.  Now all eyes turn to Nokia.

Douglas LichtmanProfessor of LawUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

Does TiVo Have a Lock on DVR Technology?

December 28, 2008

Analysis of:Cablevision Plays a New Recorder Tune | www.fool.com

One of TiVo's long-loved charms was that its patented DVR technology seemed to give it a bit of control over the now-crowded and increasingly popular DVR market.  But holes continue to emerge, among them the Dish litigation and the RS-DVR.

Douglas LichtmanProfessor of LawUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

TSRA: Now, the Appeal

December 28, 2008

Analysis of:Tessera to Request Full ITC Review of ALJ Initial Determination | biz.yahoo.com

TSRA has now lost the initial round of its much-watched ITC case, but the company clearly wants us to think that the loss is on a discrete methodology question that can likely be reversed on appeal.  The only problem for us?  We can't really judge that claim ... yet.

Douglas LichtmanProfessor of LawUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

Did IDCC Win?

November 26, 2008

Analysis of:InterDigital ends patent dispute with Samsung | biz.yahoo.com

The news out today reports that Samsung and IDCC have settled their 3G patent dispute, at least until 2012.  But the settlement does not as of yet give us a clear picture of who actually won.

Douglas LichtmanProfessor of LawUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

TiVo Continues on Course

November 25, 2008

Analysis of:TiVo shares fall on court delay in Dish suit | biz.yahoo.com

Another ruling, another delay for TiVo's long-running fight with Dish.

Douglas LichtmanProfessor of LawUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

Spansion's Patent Portfolio

November 25, 2008

Analysis of:Spansion sues Samsung over flash memory patents | biz.yahoo.com

Spansion just filed suit against Samsung, putting forthe a variety of patent allegations and asking for a broad order banning products that incorporate Samsung technology.  How should an investor analyze the fight?    

Douglas LichtmanProfessor of LawUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

The Real Action at STSI: The Case

November 25, 2008

Analysis of:Star Scientific Files Third Quarter Financial Report | biz.yahoo.com

Star Scientific reports a wide variety of interesting projects and ambitions whenever it speaks to the investment community. And, if any of those fly, so much the better for the company.  The real action here, however, is clear: STSI's patent litigation over its method of curing tobacco.

Douglas LichtmanProfessor of LawUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

Patent Law Subject Matter "Decided"

October 31, 2008

Analysis of:In Re Bilski | www.cafc.uscourts.gov

The Federal Circuit today issued one of the most anticipated decisions of the year.  In it, the court adjusted the rules that govern what can, and what cannot, come into the patent system.

Douglas LichtmanProfessor of LawUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

TiVo v. Echostar: Still No Injunction

October 31, 2008

Analysis of:TiVo gets $104M from EchoStar over patent infringement | sanjose.bizjournals.com

TiVo has picked up some money from EchoStar based on the old infringement finding, but TiVo is still waiting to hear if it will get the one thing it really wants: an injunction barring EchoStar from continuing to offer its DVR service.

Douglas LichtmanProfessor of LawUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

BYI Wins; Appeal Pending

October 31, 2008

Analysis of:U.S. District Court Stays Antitrust Trial | phx.corporate-ir.net

BYI has finally succeeded in its defense against IGT's patents on wheel-based bonus games.  Now, the case is up for appeal, at least if the Federal Circuit decides to hear it.

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