Dive Summary:
- Richard Lutton, Nest Labs' general counsel, told the Silicon Valley Business Journal that 6 of 7 thermostat patent claims made by Honeywell International in a lawsuit have been rejected by regulators.
- Honeywell argued in its suit earlier this year that Nest was infringing on its patents regarding features that enabled smartphone, tablet and Web browser controls.
- Honeywell issued a statement standing by its patent infringement claims.
From the article:
"... Honeywell said in its lawsuit earlier this year that it holds patents on key features of Nest's thermostat — which can be controlled by a smartphone, tablet or Web browser.
The action by the patent office came after Nest asked in July for a re-examination of the seven patents that Honeywell cited when it sued back in February. ..."
