BRUNDIDGE & STANGER, P.C. Announces Multi-Patent Infringement Litigation against Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) on behalf of Cyph, Inc.

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Brundidge & Stanger P.C. has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) on November 9, 2021. The complaint is valued at hundreds of millions and claims Zoom used Cyph, Inc.'s proprietary End-to-End Encryption technology without compensation from November 2020 to the present. Cyph alleges that Zoom misled clients regarding data security by employing its encrypted technology. Cyph, founded by former SpaceX engineers, emphasizes the significance of its patented security systems in enabling secure communications.

Positive

• Cyph's technology is highly valuable for information security, potentially enhancing its market appeal.
• Cyph's founders have a reputable background from SpaceX, boosting credibility.

Negative

• The lawsuit may lead to significant financial liability for Zoom if Cyph wins.
• Potential revenue losses for Zoom due to legal proceedings and damage claims.

DENVER, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Brundidge & Stanger P.C., a leading nationally recognized Intellectual Property law firm, today announced that it has commenced a patent infringement complaint against Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) on November 9th, 2021, for infringement of its client Cyph, Inc.'s patents and inventions. 

Here are the details of the lawsuit:

• Cyph filed a lawsuit November 9, 2021 valued at hundreds of millions of dollars against Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) for intellectual property (IP) infringement.
• From November 2020 until now, anytime individuals used Zoom and turned on their End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) encryption option, they were using Cyph's technology (not Zoom's).
• Zoom told companies that needed to protect consumer data (such as healthcare companies) that their data was encrypted and benefited financially. Meanwhile, Zoom was using Cyph's proprietary technology that they did not pay for.

Cyph, Inc. has developed and patented a useful and highly valuable information security system based on advanced encryption technology, which provides End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) for secure communications. 

Cyph's patented technologies are highly sought after for security systems and for secure communications across mobile and fixed networks. Cyph's patent portfolio includes numerous patents which it alleges are infringed by Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) and others today. Prior to the patented inventions of Cyph, Inc., secure and efficient multi-party communications across mobile and fixed networks did not exist. Companies like Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) could not provide E2EE technologies today without practicing Cyph's patented inventions.

Cyph's founders are former full-time software engineers at SpaceX directly hired by Elon Musk and other top executives at SpaceX.

Cyph's executives have a positive reputation within the tech community through their talks at such conferences as Black Hat, DEF CON, and TechCrunch Disrupt. Cyph had made every effort to resolve this issue with Zoom amicably, and believes it is important for Zoom and others to know that Cyph values its technology and will seek to enforce its legal rights in its technology. Brundidge & Stanger, P.C. is confident that a successful result can be achieved in this matter.

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

Goel Fund (http://www.goelfund.com) is Cyph's lead investor and first backed the company when they came out of Mach37 (https://www.mach37.com), a Virginia-based incubator.

Founded in 2014, Cyph (https://www.cyph.com) is a private communication suite built around a patented secure application platform. Cyph combines cutting-edge end-to-end cryptography with consumer-friendly ease of use. Cyph's founders believe that privacy is more important than ever and that current encryption solutions are too difficult for real people to use properly: "it doesn't matter how strong a lock is if no one ever bothers to lock it". Cyph's mission is to make powerful encryption tools as easy as possible for everyone to use and adopt as the norm.

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SOURCE Brundidge & Stanger P.C.

FAQ

What is the lawsuit against Zoom Video Communications about?

The lawsuit claims Zoom infringed on patents held by Cyph, Inc., particularly regarding End-to-End Encryption technology.

When was the patent infringement complaint filed against Zoom?

The complaint was filed on November 9, 2021.

What is the financial impact of the lawsuit on Zoom?

The lawsuit is valued at hundreds of millions and poses a risk of significant financial liability for Zoom.

Who is Cyph, Inc. and what is their claim against Zoom?

Cyph, Inc. claims that Zoom has been using its patented encryption technology without proper compensation.

How does this lawsuit impact Zoom's reputation?

The lawsuit could damage Zoom's reputation by raising concerns about its commitment to consumer data security.