AT&T Sued For Allegedly Stealing Patented Twinning Technology
DALLAS (dpa-AFX) - AT&T Inc. has been sued by Network Apps LLC for allegedly stealing patented twinning technology.
The Seattle-based apps developer filed a complaint in New York Southern District Court against the telecommunications giant for breach-of-contract and patent infringement claims.
Reuters reported that Network Apps seeks $1.35 billion in damages, including royalties.
Network Apps' twinning technology allows smart devices including watches and tablets to respond to calls placed to a single phone number.
The suit is against AT&T's NumberSync that lets consumers sync wireless number with compatible mobile devices.