Google Accused Of Stealing USC Patents For Map Platforms

By Editorial Team

The University of Southern California has filed a lawsuit against Google in Texas federal court, alleging that the tech giant has willfully infringed upon two of the university's image overlaying patents. The patents in question are related to technologies used in Google Earth, Google Maps, and Street View.

The lawsuit highlights that Google had previously recognized USC and a professor for their work on a project that ultimately led to the creation of the patents now being infringed upon.

The two patents at the center of the dispute are:

• Patent 8,026,929 - Seamlessly overlaying 2D images in 3D model
• Patent 8,264,504 - Seamlessly overlaying 2D images in 3D model

The legal action has been initiated in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Law firms Bird Marella and Carter Arnett are representing the University of Southern California in this case, while Google LLC is being represented by its legal team.

This lawsuit brings to light the ongoing battle over intellectual property rights in the technology sector and the importance of protecting innovative ideas and inventions. Both parties are expected to engage in legal proceedings to resolve the matter.

For more detailed information, the full complaint filed by the University of Southern California can be accessed through the court's records.