BRUNDIDGE & STANGER, P.C. Announces Patent Infringement Litigation against Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) on behalf of Veritaseum Capital, LLC

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Brundidge & Stanger P.C. initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) on September 22, 2022, on behalf of Veritaseum Capital, claiming infringement of its patents. The lawsuit, valued at hundreds of millions, alleges that since December 2021, Coinbase has used Veritaseum's technology to facilitate transactions. Coinbase has previously assured investors of its ability to operate without IP barriers, raising questions about its operational integrity. Veritaseum's technology, designed for decentralized finance, was created by inventor Reginald Middleton, who holds multiple patents.

Positive

• The lawsuit highlights the innovative technology developed by Veritaseum Capital, which could attract further interest in decentralized finance (DeFi).
• Reginald Middleton's patents may position Veritaseum as a key player in the emerging DeFi space.

Negative

• The lawsuit poses significant legal risks for Coinbase, potentially leading to costly settlements or operational changes.
• Investor confidence may be shaken due to the unexpected legal challenges regarding intellectual property.

WILLMINGTON, Del., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brundidge & Stanger P.C., a leading nationally recognized Intellectual Property law firm, today announced that it has commenced a patent infringement action against Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) on September 22, 2022 for infringement of its client Veritaseum Capital, LLC's patents and inventions. 

BRUNDIDGE & STANGER, Announces $350M Patent Suit against Coinbase  (COIN) on behalf of Veritaseum Capital.

Details of the lawsuit:

• Veritaseum Capital filed a lawsuit September 22, 2022 In the U.S. District Court in Delaware valued at hundreds of millions of dollars against Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) for Intellectual Property (IP) infringement.
  
  
• From December 2021 until now, anytime individuals and/or commercial entities used Coinbase's platform and conducted transactions on the blockchain, they were using Veritaseum Capital's technology (not Coinbase's).
  
  
• Coinbase has assured its customers and investors (through its IPO prospectus, SEC filings and other means) that it can operate freely and does not have any IP barriers to its operation, calling into question its duty of care.
  
  
• Coinbase as well as others in the newly developing field of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) are using Veritaseum Capital's technology.

Reginald Middleton has invented and patented useful and highly valuable devices, systems and methods for facilitating low trust and zero trust transactions across a distributed ledger network (Blockchain). Mr. Middleton's patented invention, which was issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office as U.S. Patent No. 11,196,566 on December 7, 2021, is particularly applicable to the newly developing field of DeFi. Mr. Middleton was also awarded a patent for his invention by the Japan Patent Office, namely Japan Patent No. JP6813477, on January 13, 2021.

Mr. Middleton's invention is particularly useful to companies such as Coinbase in enabling parties with little trust or no trust in each other to enter into and enforce value transfer agreements, conditioned on input from or participation of a third party, over arbitrary distances, without special technical knowledge of the underlying transfer mechanism.

In 2014, Mr. Middleton, a serial entrepreneur and inventor, founded Veritaseum, the progenitor of decentralized finance technology. According to Mr. Middleton, his creation exploits modern cryptography in the fields of finance, economics and value transfer to assist individuals to gain more control over their financial transactions.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Founded in 2009 Brundidge & Stanger, P.C. (https://brundidge-stanger.com/) is a boutique law firm, which specializes in handling the legal needs of small, medium and large technology based emerging companies, governmental entities, closely held private companies, private equity funds, venture capital funds, public companies, financial institutions and high net worth individuals.

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FAQ

What is the patent infringement lawsuit against Coinbase (COIN) about?

The lawsuit, initiated by Brundidge & Stanger on behalf of Veritaseum Capital, claims that Coinbase infringed on its patents regarding decentralized finance technology.

When was the lawsuit against Coinbase (COIN) filed?

The patent infringement lawsuit was filed on September 22, 2022.

What are the potential financial implications for Coinbase (COIN) from this lawsuit?

The lawsuit could result in significant financial liabilities for Coinbase if the court rules in favor of Veritaseum, impacting its stock performance.

Who is behind the patents claimed in the lawsuit against Coinbase (COIN)?

The patents are attributed to Reginald Middleton, who is the founder of Veritaseum Capital.

How does the lawsuit affect investors in Coinbase (COIN)?

Investors may experience decreased confidence due to the legal uncertainties and potential financial repercussions stemming from the lawsuit.