Gucci, Fleet Ft Hit With Patent Fits Over ‘Push’ Alert Tech

Retailers Gucci America Inc. and Fleet Ft Inc. developed cellular apps that infringe patents associated to “push” notification know-how, in keeping with separate lawsuits filed in a California federal court docket.

Push Information LLC accused the businesses of infringing US Patent Nos. 7,058,395, 7,292,844, 7,212,811, and 6,983,139. All contain wi-fi communication know-how, together with push notifications, geolocation-based providers, and “focused knowledge dissemination.”

Usually, apps can generate push alerts on cellular gadgets to inform customers of promotions or different updates. They are often triggered by a person’s geographic location or different standards.

Reason for motion: patent infringement.

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