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• This Week's Patent News

• Weekly Statistics

• Main Article

• Trivia (question)

• Featured Inventor

• Today in Patent History

• Our Features

• Centurion Patentors

• Trivia (answer)

This Week's Patent News:

1. Samsung has filed two patent infringement cases against ZTE in the Unified Patent Court’s Mannheim division. These involve two wireless patents targeting ZTE’s European subsidiaries, aiming to push for a cross-licensing deal. The cases are part of broader FRAND and antitrust disputes, with both companies represented by prominent legal teams.

2. Recent UPC developments include Hurom winning an injunction against NUC over a juice extractor patent, jurisdictional clarifications for pre- and post-UPC infringements, and several new cases such as Michelin suing Goodyear in Paris over a tire patent. Hearings on various disputes are ongoing across Europe.

3. French Publishers and Authors Sue Meta Over AI Training. On March 12, 2025, French publishing and author associations, including SNE, SNAC, and SGDL, filed a lawsuit in Paris against Meta. They accuse Meta of using copyrighted content without authorization to train its AI systems, claiming copyright infringement and economic parasitism. This case reflects a broader trend of legal actions targeting tech companies over the use of protected data for AI training.

4. Bayer Obtains Injunction in Brazilian Soybean Patent Dispute. On March 14, 2025, Bayer obtained an injunction to halt a Brazilian court ruling that allowed soybean farmers reimbursement for royalties on expired patents for genetically modified soy seeds. This temporarily blocks the decision while the state court of appeals reviews the case. The dispute involves Bayer's Intacta RR2 PRO technology, affected by the 2023 Brazilian Supreme Court ruling limiting patent rights to 20 years.

5. Brave Software Sues News Corp Over Alleged Copyright Misuse. On March 13, 2025, Brave Software sued News Corp to block litigation over claims of misappropriating content from the Wall Street Journal and New York Post. Brave defends that indexing website content is "fair use" and crucial for search engines, amid broader disputes over copyrighted material and generative AI.

At the heart of the Oasis-class innovation is the “neighborhood” concept, which divides the ship into distinct areas like Central Park, Boardwalk, and the Royal Promenade. This was an aesthetic choice and an engineering masterstroke, enhancing efficiency and passenger experience. Constructed in partnership with STX Europe, these ships introduced industry firsts, from zip lines to the Aqua Theater, pushing the boundaries of design and entertainment.

Kulovaara’s influence extends beyond the Oasis class. He pioneered the Quantum class, the world’s first "smart ships," and spearheaded the avant-garde Celebrity Edge class fleet. His latest endeavor, the Nova class for Silversea Cruises, represents a bold step toward sustainable cruising.

A naval architect with over 40 years in the industry, Kulovaara previously served as COO of Silja Line before joining Royal Caribbean in 1995. He chairs the Cruise Ship Safety Forum and holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Helsinki’s Technical University. In 2015, the University of Strathclyde awarded him an honorary doctorate for his relentless pursuit of maritime innovation. Kulovaara has not just built ships; he has shaped the future of cruising.

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His journey began in France, where his research in spatial audio processing and auditory perception at France Telecom and IRCAM laid the foundation for his groundbreaking work. However, during the late 1990s in California, Jot’s influence reshaped virtual and augmented reality, gaming, and entertainment audio. His expertise has driven the advancement of immersive sound formats and spatial computing standards, collaborating with industry leaders such as Magic Leap, Creative Labs, DTS/Xperi, and iZotope.

Jot’s work is fueled by a singular vision: to elevate sound into a fully interactive, multidimensional experience. His contributions to DTS:X, Magic Leap Soundfield Audio, and OpenAL have redefined how audiences engage with film, music, and gaming. His innovations, such as Feedback Delay Networks, Energy Decay Relief, and Spatial Audio Scene Coding, have pervaded audio content creation tools and consumer devices. are the backbone of today’s most immersive digital soundscapes.

As the founder of Virtuel Works, Jot continues to lead the charge in spatial computing and immersive audio standards, ensuring sound innovation remains on par with technological progress. A Fellow of the Audio Engineering Society and holder of over 100 patents, Jot is an engineer and a visionary, crafting sonic narratives that reshape our sensory world.

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There are currently 61 Inventors with 1000 patents or more across Utility, Design, and Plant Patents (since 1976). Please see link.

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