Google Antitrust Expands Into Patent Infringement for AI-Driven Chatbot Messaging

AUSTIN, Texas - Aug. 27, 2024 - PRLog -- David L Johnston, the visionary founder of BizTexter and holder of a comprehensive portfolio of 42 patents in AI-driven mobile messaging technologies, has filed a significant patent infringement legal notice against Google, Inc. The legal notice alleges that Google's suite of messaging platforms—including Google Messages, Google Chat, and the Gemini AI model—have used monopolistic power to unlawfully incorporate patented technologies developed by Johnston, infringing on his groundbreaking inventions in mobile communication and chatbot functionalities.

Johnston's patents, granted between 2012 and 2018, cover a wide array of innovative technologies for mobile messaging systems and chatbots with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities. These patents detail advanced functionalities such as automated messaging, AI-driven response generation, secure encryption methods, and user interaction techniques—all designed to enhance mobile communication.

According to the legal notice, Google's messaging platforms employ numerous features that potentially infringe upon Johnston's patented technologies. These features include but are not limited to:

• Smart Reply and AI Suggestions: Utilizing AI to predict and suggest responses based on the content of incoming messages.
• Group Messaging and Contextual Responses: Automatically categorizing users and sending messages based on predefined rules.
• Message Scheduling and Follow-Ups: Techniques for scheduling messages and sending automated follow-ups triggered by specific conditions.
• Advanced User Interaction: Features like message starring, swipe actions, and emoji reactions.

"Google has built its messaging platforms with features that align remarkably with the patented technologies I developed," stated David Johnston. "These patents represent years of innovation and hard work. It is crucial that the rights of inventors are respected and upheld, particularly in an era where AI and machine learning are rapidly transforming the way we communicate both taking jobs and stifling innovation."

The legal notice further alleges that Google's actions have unfairly restricted Johnston's ability to monetize his patented innovations and compete fairly in the market. By incorporating Johnston's patented technologies into their products without authorization, Google has allegedly infringed upon intellectual property rights and undermined Johnston's competitive advantage.

The legal action seeks to halt further infringement by Google, demand compensation for damages caused by the unauthorized use of Johnston's patented technologies, and ensure that inventors' rights are protected in the ever-evolving landscape of AI-driven technologies.

This dispute is set to be an ongoing debate over intellectual property rights and the ethical use of patented technologies in AI and machine learning and how anti-trust plays a role.

For more information, please see the official notice:

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
Johnston vs Google LLC

Legal Notice Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/124IOXSTQ6mx2DUB8X5oF1Ayc...

Service of Process:

Reference ID: REF-16962719
Case #: TBD
Your Process Server: Andrew Swatzell
Date / Time: August 27 2024 09:22 PM
Address: 500 W 2nd St Legal Department, Austin, TX 78701