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Xockets Sues Amazon for Alleged Patent Theft

7/1/2025

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Xockets Inc. has taken legal action against Amazon.com Inc. in Austin, Texas, alleging that the tech giant stole its patented technology following discussions about a potential acquisition. The lawsuit points to a pivotal 2015 conference demonstration and a 2017 meeting with Amazon Web Services, where Xockets shared sensitive technical insights, trusting AWS's intentions.

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Xockets Inc. has taken legal action against Amazon.com Inc. in Austin, Texas, alleging that the tech giant stole its patented technology following discussions about a potential acquisition. The lawsuit points to a pivotal 2015 conference demonstration and a 2017 meeting with Amazon Web Services, where Xockets shared sensitive technical insights, trusting AWS's intentions.