Global semiconductor company turns the tables on an aggressor
“Chipworks was critical to our strategy, putting us in a strong position that led to successful licensing negotiations. At the end of the day, it’s about having the deep technology expertise needed to find hits on our patents. That’s why I choose to work with Chipworks.”
- Intellectual Property Counsel
Situation
A global leader in integrated silicon solutions was served notice by a semiconductor giant, claiming infringement of 10 patents, backed by Claim Charts. Hoping to build a compelling case, the company hired an IP Consultancy that delivered a thick volume of unsubstantiated Claim Charts against the giant. With millions of dollars in royalty payments at stake and negotiating deadlines imminent, the market leader realized it required evidence to support a more compelling case.
Challenges
- Build a strong offense as a defensive strategy to protect millions of dollars in revenue
- Successfully disprove the aggressor’s claims of infringement through comprehensive technical documentation
Chipworks Solution
- Reviewed the client’s patent portfolio vis-à-vis the giant’s product portfolio, identifying patents likely to yield hits
- Completed fact-based reverse engineering, including detailed circuit extraction
- In 16 weeks, produced four Claim Charts against the technology giant, putting it at greater risk than the client
- Found proof of prior art, limiting the scope of 40% of patents the giant claimed, undercutting infringement allegations
Results
- Used concrete, independent evidence of prior art to remove 40% of its revenue from patent infringement claims
- Leveraged the Claim Charts to secure royalties on the giant’s revenue
- Netted a combined cost savings and increased revenue totaling more than 60 times its investment in Chipworks
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