Several People.ai Inc. patents are invalid because they cover ineligible subject matter, a California federal judge ruled in lawsuits the business-analytics firm brought against two competitors over business software.
People.ai’s patents relate to customer relationship management platforms, used by businesses to manage customer interactions. The company accused SetSail Technologies Inc. and Clari Inc. of infringing its patented technology.
Judge William Alsup in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California found in a Monday order that the patents are invalid for claiming only an abstract idea. Alsup said the patents generally covered activities a typical salesperson would do. ...
Learn more about Bloomberg Law or Log In to keep reading:
See Breaking News in Context
Bloomberg Law provides trusted coverage of current events enhanced with legal analysis.
Already a subscriber?
Log in to keep reading or access research tools and resources.