Value Delivered
Successfully cracked a high-profile litigation case on “Mobile Applications Multi-Tasking” by meticulously tracking the products of a key company. The approach navigated complex challenges, ultimately uncovering novelty-destroying prior art that was pivotal in addressing the specific needs of the case.
This outcome not only strengthened the argument against the competing patent’s validity but also reinforced the firm’s market position by clarifying the capabilities of multi-tasking mobile applications.
Problems Solved
The task of locating prior art demonstrating the ability to preview multiple applications via swipe gestures was fraught with challenges. Initial investigations into Apple’s patents, a leader in mobile applications, revealed that their primary patent only covered “tap” based switching, which did not meet the required functionality. This prompted a broader search into Apple’s competitors, specifically BlackBerry, which was frequently referenced in discussions from the same period as the Apple patent. However, after sifting through approximately 7,000 BlackBerry patents, the search yielded no significant results related to drag or swipe functionalities, leading to frustration and uncertainty about how to proceed.
When the search within BlackBerry’s patents proved unproductive, the focus shifted to non-patent literature and research papers, expanding the scope to include materials without date restrictions. This added another layer of complexity, as the goal was to uncover novel functionalities during a time of rapid product evolution.
Solution Offered
Amid these challenges, the decision to explore non-patent literature led to a breakthrough discovery: a YouTube video showcasing a previously unnoticed feature of a BlackBerry tablet. This unexpected find provided crucial insights into the product’s functionality.
Building on this revelation, further analysis of comparison videos between BlackBerry and Apple tablets became the focal point, offering additional context and information that aligned with the original objective of identifying the required functionality.
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