What are the top 10 interesting patent lawsuits?

1. Apple vs Samsung (2011-2018)

   This high-profile series of lawsuits involved accusations of design and utility patent infringement between smartphone giants Apple and Samsung. The specific patents in question covered various smartphone design elements and functionalities (Multiple patents involved). The case highlighted the complexities of design patents and the global impact of smartphone technology.   Learn More to know about Apple Vs Samsung Case

2. Cohen vs Aalborg (1997)

   This Supreme Court case involved the patentability of mathematical algorithms. Aalborg challenged the patent on a software program for optimizing oil well drilling, arguing the algorithm itself was not patentable. The court ruled that algorithms, absent a practical application, are not patentable (U.S. Patent No. 4,405,870).  Learn More to know about Cohen vs Aalborg Case

3. Merck vs Gilead (2001)

   This case centered on the patentability of a life-saving HIV/AIDS drug. Merck sued Gilead for infringing a patent on a key component of their antiviral treatment (U.S. Patent No. 4,960,711). The case raised ethical considerations surrounding patents on life-saving medications. Learn More to know about Merck vs Gilead Case

4. Mayo vs Prometheus (2012)

   This Supreme Court case established a new test for determining whether a method of treatment is patentable. The Court ruled that laws of nature, natural phenomena, and abstract ideas are not patentable, even if combined with other elements (U.S. Patent No. 5,800,820). Learn More to know about Mayo vs Prometheus Case

5. Therasense vs Becton Dickinson (2007)

   This case involved a patent on a blood glucose monitoring system. Therasense sued Becton Dickinson for infringement, but the court ruled that the claimed method of using the device (testing blood sugar) was not patentable because it was a well-known practice (U.S. Patent No. 4,941,870). Learn More to know about Therasense vs Becton Dickinson Case

6. Eolas vs Microsoft (2003)

   This case addressed patent infringement of a method for implementing software security features. Eolas sued Microsoft for infringing their patent on a system for managing digital rights (U.S. Patent No. 5,444,825). The case highlighted the challenges of software patents and their impact on innovation.  Learn More to know about Eolas vs Microsoft Saga Case

7. Alexander Graham Bell vs Western Union (1877)

   This early patent battle involved the invention of the telephone. Bell sued Western Union for patent infringement, sparking a legal battle that ultimately established Bell as the inventor (U.S. Patent No. 174,465).  Learn More to know about Alexander Graham Bell vs Western Union Case

8. Dow Chemical vs Fomento (2004)

   This case addressed the enforceability of a patent obtained through fraud. Dow Chemical sued Fomento for infringing a patent on a weedkiller, but the court ruled the patent was unenforceable due to misrepresentations during the application process (U.S. Patent No. 4,107,407). Learn More to know about Dow Chemical vs Fomento Case

9. KSR International vs Teleflex (2007)

   This Supreme Court case established a new standard for determining the obviousness of an invention in patent law. The court ruled that an invention is obvious if, in light of the prior art, it would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art to make the invention (U.S. Patent No. 5,354,752).   Learn More to know about KSR International vs Teleflex Case

10. Alice Corporation vs CLS Bank International (2014)

    This Supreme Court case further narrowed the scope of patentable subject matter, particularly for software-related inventions. The court ruled that abstract ideas implemented on a computer are not patentable (U.S. Patent No. 6,085,161).   Learn More to know about Alice Corporation vs CLS Bank International Case