It appears that Leigh Rothschild and his patent assertion company, AT Intellectual Property LLC (AT), are engaging in questionable practices when it comes to enforcing patents against companies like Starbucks. Here's a summary of what happened:
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Patent Expiration: The patent at issue expired in November 2023.
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Notice Allegation:
- AT claimed that they had notified Starbucks about the alleged infringement in March 2023.
- Starbucks countered by stating they did not receive any communication from AT until June 2024.
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Admission of Misrepresentation:
- When Starbucks requested proof, AT's counsel admitted on September 5, 2024, that the notice allegation was a "misrepresentation" due to a typo or cut and paste error.
This admission is significant because it undermines AT’s claim that they had provided actual notice before the patent expired.
Legal Implications
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Fraudulent Claims: Starbucks filed a motion alleging fraud in the patent suit, highlighting how AT misrepresented facts about providing notice. This could have serious legal consequences for AT and Rothschild.
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Defamation Suit:
- In retaliation, Leigh Rothschild
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