Google to undergo multibillion-dollar US patent trial for AI tech
Google Faces Federal Jury Trial in Boston Over Patent Infringement
Get ready for a courtroom showdown! Alphabet’s Google is about to face a federal jury in Boston, accused of using processors that allegedly infringe on a computer scientist’s patents. The trial centers around the claim that Google copied technology developed by Massachusetts-based computer scientist Joseph Bates to power AI features in its popular products like Google Search, Gmail, and Google Translate.
Singular Computing, founded by Bates, is seeking up to $7 billion in damages from Google, which would be a record-breaking amount for a patent infringement case in the United States. Google, however, dismisses the claims, calling Singular’s patents “dubious” and asserting that their processors were developed independently over many years.
“We look forward to setting the record straight in court,” said Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda.
The trial, expected to last two to three weeks, will determine whether Google’s Tensor Processing Units, introduced in 2016 to enhance AI capabilities, violate Singular’s patents.
But that’s not all! In a separate case, a U.S. appeals court in Washington will also hear arguments about whether to invalidate Singular’s patents. It’s a high-stakes battle for both parties.
Reporting by Blake Brittain in Washington and Nate Raymond in Boston; Editing by David Bario and Bill Berkrot
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Background
On January 9, 2024, Alphabet’s Google was brought to court in Boston, facing a federal jury trial over allegations of patent infringement. Singular Computing, a company founded by computer scientist Joseph Bates, claims that Google has used processors in its products that infringe on Bates’ patents.
The Allegations
The trial revolves around the assertion that Google has copied technology developed by Bates, which was crucial in powering the artificial intelligence (AI) features of popular Google products such as Google Search, Gmail, and Google Translate.
The Damages Sought
Singular Computing is seeking up to $7 billion in damages from Google, making it a record-breaking amount for a patent infringement case in the United States. Google, on the other hand, denies the claims and considers Singular’s patents as “dubious.” The tech giant argues that their processors were independently developed over many years.
Google’s Response
Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda expressed confidence in the company’s position and stated, ”We look forward to setting the record straight in court.” The trial, expected to last two to three weeks, will determine whether Google’s Tensor Processing Units, introduced in 2016 to enhance AI capabilities, violate Singular’s patents.
Parallel Proceedings
In addition to the trial in Boston, a separate case will be heard by a U.S. appeals court in Washington. This case will determine whether Singular’s patents should be invalidated. Both proceedings carry significant implications for both parties involved.
Conclusion
The outcome of this high-stakes trial will have far-reaching consequences for the future of Google’s AI technology and the protection of intellectual property rights. As legal proceedings continue, the world is watching closely to see how this courtroom showdown unfolds.
Reporting by Blake Brittain in Washington and Nate Raymond in Boston; Editing by David Bario and Bill Berkrot
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