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Fleet Connect Solutions LLC Sues
Brother International Corporation Over Wireless Printer Technology.
In a recent legal development, Fleet Connect Solutions LLC, a Texas-based firm with ties to Empire IP LLC, has filed a lawsuit against Brother International Corporation. The suit alleges that Brother International has infringed upon patents held by Fleet Connect Solutions that pertain to wireless printer technologies. (download lawsuit for free)
Background of Fleet Connect Solutions LL
Fleet Connect Solutions LLC was established by the principals of Empire IP LLC, a company known for its patent monetization efforts. Empire IP LLC manages a diverse portfolio of patents, which it actively licenses. The lawsuit filed by Fleet Connect Solutions marks the company’s first foray into legal action to assert its patent rights.The Patents in Question
The patents at the center of the lawsuit are integral to wireless communication technologies, specifically those used in Omnitracs vehicle fleet tracking systems. These systems include electronic logging devices (ELDs), gateways, and telematics functionality. The patents facilitate the wireless monitoring of tasks performed by workers using mobile devices.Intellectual Ventures LLC’s Role
Fleet Connect Solutions is among the entities under the umbrella of Intellectual Ventures LLC (IV), a patent holding company with a reputation for aggressive patent litigation. IV acquires patents from various sources and has a track record of generating substantial revenue through patent licensing and enforcement strategies.
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