Panasonic Settles Rewritable Optical Disc Patent Dispute

Acacia Research announced that its Optical Memory Storage subsidiary has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Panasonic Corporation covering a portfolio of patents that apply to rewritable phase change optical discs (CD-RW, DVD±RW, BD-RE).

USITC Investigates Retractable USB Connector Complaint

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced it will investigate a complaint filed by Anu IP LLC alleging a variety of companies’ devices that employ retractable USB connectors infringe the entity’s patents.