SmartMetric Inc. v. MasterCard International Incorporated et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:10-cv-01864

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Patent

Judge:

Jacqueline H. Nguyen

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  1. September 20, 2010

    MasterCard, Visa Can't Escape Contactless Card IP Suit

    A federal judge has denied a motion by MasterCard Inc. and Visa Inc. to dismiss a suit brought by technology company SmartMetric Inc. that alleges the credit card giants' contactless card systems infringe a patent.

  2. July 09, 2010

    Visa, MasterCard Check Smartcard Patent Action

    A federal judge has given the heave-ho to SmartMetric Inc.’s patent infringement action against MasterCard Inc. and Visa Inc., but granted the plaintiff another chance to elaborate on accusations regarding the defendants’ contactless card systems.

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