uCloudlink Announces Progress in Patent Dispute
UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. (NASDAQ: UCL) reported favorable developments in its ongoing patent dispute with Simo Holdings Inc. In 2018, Simo sued uCloudlink for infringement of U.S. Patent 9,736,689. A decision by the U.S. District Court in August 2019 favored Simo, but subsequent rulings in December lifted the injunction on redesigned devices. Notably, the USPTO issued a Non-Final Action on June 12, 2020, rejecting all claims of the ’689 Patent. uCloudlink has also moved to dismiss additional claims in Texas and to consolidate legal actions.
- USPTO rejected all claims of Simo's U.S. Patent 9,736,689, strengthening uCloudlink's market position.
- Court lifted the injunction against redesigned devices, allowing continued operations.
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HONG KONG, July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. (“uCloudlink” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: UCL), the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, today announced positive developments in its patent dispute with Simo Holdings Inc. (“Simo”).
In 2018, SIMO sued uCloudlink for infringing its U.S. Patent 9,736,689 (the “’689 Patent”). The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (‘SDNY”) found in favor of SIMO in August 2019. In December 2019, SDNY issued a new order which concluded that uCloudlink’s redesigned devices were no longer infringing and lifted the injunction as to such redesigned devices. Additionally, uCloudlink appealed SDNY’s ruling and requested Ex Parte Reexamination (“EPR”) of the ’689 Patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). The USPTO granted the EPR request and, on June 12, 2020, issued an Ex Parte Non Final Action rejecting all claims of the ’689 Patent.
Further, in response to SIMO’s claims of infringement of ‘689 Patent and trade secret misappropriation which were raised in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, uCloudlink filed a motion on July 8, 2020, moving to dismiss these claims, and alternatively to transfer (i) the infringement claim to SDNY and (ii) the trade secret claim to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, which had dismissed this claim with prejudice.
About UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.
uCloudlink is the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, pioneering the sharing economy business model for the telecommunications industry. The Company’s products and services deliver unique value propositions to mobile data users, handset and smart-hardware companies, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile network operators (MNOs). Leveraging its innovative cloud SIM technology and architecture, the Company has redefined the mobile data connectivity experience by allowing users to gain access to mobile data traffic allowance shared by network operators on its marketplace, all while providing reliable connectivity, high speeds and competitive pricing.
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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.
Bob Shen
Tel: +852-2972-0918
E-mail: ir@ucloudlink.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Yang Song
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: UCL@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: UCL@tpg-ir.com
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