Vringo Subsidiary I/P Engine Files Lawsuit Against Microsoft Over Patent Infringement

Vringo, an IP firm and also a partner of Nokia has filed a patent complaint against Microsoft. Nokia sold over 500 wireless related patents to IP firm Vringo. The portfolio encompasses a broad range of technologies relating to cellular infrastructure, including communication management, data and signal transmission, mobility management, radio resources management and services. Nokia receives a cash payment from Vringo in addition to the revenues it will get as part of the  ongoing rights generated from the patent portfolio.

I think Vringo should note that Nokia and Microsoft are close partners and this case may lead to rift in their relation.

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vringo, Inc. (NYSE MKT: VRNG), a company engaged in the innovation, development and monetization of mobile technologies and intellectual property, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, I/P Engine, Inc., filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Microsoft Corporation in the Southern District of New York.

“Information Filter System and Method for Integrated Content-Based and Collaborative/Adaptive Feedback Queries”
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The lawsuit alleges infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,314,420 and 6,775,664, entitled “Collaborative/Adaptive Search Engine” and “Information Filter System and Method for Integrated Content-Based and Collaborative/Adaptive Feedback Queries,” respectively.

According to the complaint, I/P Engine is seeking a judgment declaring that Microsoft has and continues to infringe the patents-in-suit, and an award past and future compensatory damages amounting to no less than reasonable royalties, prejudgment interest and any other damages based on any form of recoverable economic injury.

I/P Engine is represented by Dickstein Shapiro LLP.

A copy of I/P Engine’s complaint will available at www.vringoinc.com.