Podcast: Aaron S. Jacobs – Understanding Patents in the Online Dating Industry
Short summary:
– Patents are government grants that give the right to prohibit the use of inventions.
– Patents are obtained through the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
– Claims are important in determining the scope of a patent.
– Examples of patent litigation in the online dating industry include Tinder and Bumble.
– Both companies have settled their litigation, but Match has filed a new lawsuit against Bumble.
– Match may continue the litigation with another patent amendment.