Texas LLC seeks to take on Coinbase by 'weaponizing' SMS messaging patent

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  • A Texas-based LLC is suing Coinbase for infringing on its patent of a type of SMS messaging technology with Coinbase’s text notification solution
  • Companies sometimes “weaponize” patents by pursuing patents then suing other companies that may infringe on them
  • If that is the case here, it’s indicative of the industry maturing, showing players are willing to spend more resources to pursue these sorts of tactics 
Disclaimer: These summaries are provided for educational purposes only by Nelson Rosario and Stephen Palley. They are not legal advice. These are our opinions only, aren’t authorized by any past, present or future client or employer. Also we might change our minds. We contain multitudes. As always, Rosario summaries are “NMR” and Palley summaries are […]
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