In a bid to protect their intellectual property, C47 Technologies LLC has filed a lawsuit against TCL Technology Group Corp. The suit, filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, accuses TCL of infringing on patented camera technology owned by C47. The complaint specifically mentions three TCL smartphone models – 10, 20 and 30 – that allegedly use technology that mirrors that of US Patent No. 10,984,605.
The patent in question is said to have expired in October 2022 according to estimates by Bloomberg Law. This raises questions about the validity of the lawsuit as patents typically grant owners exclusive rights to the technology for a set period of time. However, it remains to be seen how this will impact the lawsuit and any potential settlement.
The ‘605 patent focuses on “camera arrangements with backlighting detection,” as stated in the complaint. C47 Technologies LLC claims that the technology and method covered in the patent significantly improves image quality captured by cameras. Nevertheless, given that the patent has expired, it remains uncertain how this will affect the outcome of the case.
This case highlights the complexities and nuances of patent law, especially in fast-paced industries such as smartphone technology. As both parties navigate through legal procedures, the fate of this patent infringement case will likely attract attention from others in
