Google has denied the allegations, arguing that its processors were developed independently and work differently than Singular’s patented technology. The tech giant also stated that its engineers had mixed feelings about the technology and ultimately rejected it. The trial is expected to last two to three weeks. In addition to this trial, a separate case involving the validity of Singular’s patents is being heard by a U.S. appeals court in Washington. Google has appealed to invalidate Singular’s patents at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Key takeaways:
- Google is facing a trial in Boston over accusations of patent infringement related to the processors it uses for its AI technology, brought by Singular Computing.
- Singular Computing is seeking up to $7 billion in damages, which would be a record-breaking patent infringement award in the U.S.
- Google has denied the allegations, arguing that its processors were developed independently and work differently than Singular’s patented technology.
- A separate case involving the validity of Singular’s patents is being heard by a U.S. appeals court in Washington, with Google appealing to invalidate Singular’s patents at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.