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Preston Gates' Patent Litigation Team Takes on Emergis Corporation and the Notorious U.S. Patent No. 6,044,362

K&L Gates' Patent Litigation Team Takes on Emergis Corporation and the Notorious U.S. Patent No. 6,044,362.

K&L Gates’ patent litigation team is defending several firm clients against patent infringement claims brought by Canadian-based company Emergis Corporation. Emergis claims to have a valid U.S. patent that covers various types of "on-line bill presentment and payment" methods. The patent at issue is U.S. Patent No. 6,044,362 (‘362).

Emergis has been systematically asserting claims of patent infringement against various types of companies—including utilities and co-operatives—that allow their customers to review and pay their bills over the Internet. Typically, Emergis sends a demand letter to a company about the company’s allegedly infringing activities and demands a significant royalty payment for a license to use the on-line bill payment system. If the company does not capitulate, Emergis files suit in federal court for alleged infringement of the ‘362 patent.

Our team consists of seasoned patent litigators who know the Emergis patents, have exposed and analyzed several weaknesses in them, and have developed a comprehensive and economically sound means for defending against alleged claims of infringement. Our understanding of the technology and the patents at issue, coupled with our experience, make us well-qualified to provide legal consultation and litigation services regarding the Emergis lawsuits.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Greg Wesner or Doug Greenswag at 206-623-7580. 

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