Eric Giler

Eric Giler

Eric Giler is CEO of Ciprun Global, the most trusted, efficient and cost-effective solution for U.S. organizations that want to secure Intellectual Property (IP) protection in the Chinese market.

February 13, 2020 What the University of California Case Means for Retailers and IP in the Supply Chain

In July 2019, the University of California sued Amazon.com, Walmart, Target and other major retailers for patent infringement related to “filament” LED lightbulbs. Not only is the university seeking damages, but it has also asked the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to investigate the retailers’ conduct. While the case is currently on hold pending the…