Categories: Wire Stories

Japanese Patent Holder BWB Files Milestone Intellectual Property Infringement Complaint Against Retail Giant Alibaba Group

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In a legal challenge that could have multi-billion-dollar consequences, Tokyo-based BWB Inc. is pursuing a patent infringement lawsuit against global e-commerce technology giant Alibaba Group. The David vs. Goliath lawsuit, should it be decided in BWB’s favor, could set a legal precedent in e-commerce technology as the operational foundation of Alibaba and other dominant retail sites.

On November 15, 2023, BWB filed a complaint for patent infringement in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing Alibaba of infringing on four of BWB’s e-commerce patents in the U.S., which the company also holds in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Russia and Brazil. These technology patents were issued to BWB CEO and inventor Ryutaro Nishiura between 2019-2023. According to the lawsuit, BWB asked for an injunction against Alibaba and its logistics unit Cainiao, as well as Tmall operator Taobao China Holding LTD.

BWB, founded in Japan in 2015, holds multiple patents in international e-commerce, including a registration-type ordering system for overseas products, in addition to developing innovative advancements for the world’s logistics network system. These systems help merchants pre-register goods at customs at a pre-determined tax rate and helps customers pay the duties at the time of the purchase, ensuring delivery.

Previously, BWB filed suit in Japan for alleged infringement of IP rights, and a trial is currently underway in the Tokyo District Court, pitting BWB against defendants Alibaba Japan, Taobao China Holding Co. Ltd. and Hangzhou Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd. The US trial date is set to begin on Feb. 13.

Contacts

Media contact and for interviews with BWB CEO Ryutaro Nishiura:
Shizue Pierce

JSS Inc.

S_futagami@jssinc.co.JP

Alex

Recent Posts

Novautek Honored with the “Outstanding SME ESG and Business Performance Award”

HONG KONG SAR - EQS Newswire - 23 December 2024 - Novautek Autonomous Driving Limited…

34 minutes ago

V-GREEN and Xanh SM Indonesia sign MoU with Lippo for comprehensive green ecosystem in Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 December 2024 - V-GREEN and PT Xanh…

1 hour ago

Molex Anticipates Steady Growth in High-Speed Connectivity in 2025, Driving Electronics Design Innovations Across Diverse Industry Sectors

Increase in opportunities predicted for high-speed optical transceivers and miniaturized connectivity solutions to address data-intensive…

3 hours ago

Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: DYXnet Embarks the New Chapter of Digital Transformation

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 December 2024 - DYXnet, a wholly-owned…

3 hours ago

The Top 10 Best Places to Work in Egypt for 2024 revealed

CAIRO, EGYPT - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 December 2024 - Eand, Novo Nordisk, BSH,…

6 hours ago

Trend Micro Named a Magic Quadrant Leader for Email Security Platforms

Trend Vision One™ – Email and Collaboration Security is a critical part of Trend’s centralized…

7 hours ago